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911 Changed Brains
May 23, 2007According to a new brain study, people who were close to the World Trade Center when the twin towers toppled on Sept. 11, 2001 now have brains that are more reactive to emotional stimuli than those who were more than... continued
Lie Detectors Don’t Work
May 23, 2007Some people can't help telling lies, and lately, a lot of those people seem to be politicians. That's why the government wants to know if lie detectors (polygraphs) really work. In LiveScience.com, Christopher Wanjek writes that "good liars have little... continued
Finding the Pain
May 22, 2007Is that pain in your chest a heart attack or indigestion? You can't treat it if you don't know where it is. New research reveals that more areas of the brain than previously thought are involved in determining the location... continued
Changing the Climate by Cutting Down Trees
May 22, 2007We're all worried about the connection between global warming and greenhouse gas emissions. But every day, deforestation?especially cutting down trees in the world's rainforests?releases as much carbon dioxide as most of the world's automobile traffic. In the Independent, Daniel Howden... continued
China Pollution May Harm Olympic Athletes
May 22, 2007The Chinese fought hard to gain the right to hold the 2008 summer Olympics in their country. But athletes have a major worry about competing there: air quality, since modern China is a heavily polluted place. If holding the Olympics... continued
Psychics Really DO Work With Police
May 21, 2007It's not just a TV show, it's reality: psychics really do help the police solve crimes. Keep reading to find out how you can consult a psychic yourself. In Newsmonster.com, Danny Penman writes: "The Daily Mail has learned that the... continued
Do You Look Like Your Name?
May 21, 2007Years ago, New Scientist magazine did a study on "nominative determinism," which is when a person's name seems to dictate his or her profession (ie. someone with the last name of "Doctor" becomes a physician). They found out that professions... continued
Learn the Truth About 911
May 21, 2007Author, theologian and frequent Dreamland guest David Ray Griffin will speak in Portland on Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Smith Center Ballroom at Portland State University, 1825 S.W. Broadway. Tickets are $10?to get them ahead of time,... continued
Saving the Bees
May 21, 2007Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) escalated in November 2006 and seems to have spread to 27 states and Brazil, Canada and many parts of Europe. Scientists and beekeepers are trying to figure out what is causing entire hives of honeybees to... continued
Only Thing Left is to Pray for Rain
May 21, 2007Global warming can cause floods, but it can also lead to the opposite condition: drought, because as greenhouse gases make the air warmer, it can hold more moisture. This water vapor then moves out towards the poles, making dry areas... continued