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Brits Kidnapped by Iran in Retaliation for US Kidnap Attempt
April 4, 2007This hasn't yet been reported in the US media, but Patrick Cockburn reports in the British newspaper the Independent that the 15 British sailors who are being held by the Iranian military were kidnapped on March 23 because of a... continued
It’s Hard to Feel Sorry for Sharks, But?
April 4, 2007Sometimes sharks like to eat US when we're swimming, but without them, WE'RE not going to be able to eat much shellfish. Fewer big sharks in the oceans led to the destruction of North Carolina?s bay scallop fishery and inhibits... continued
Global Warming: The Biggest Risk is Floods
April 4, 2007Our government is finally going to be forced to pay attention to the problem of global warming, but what we all want to know is, how does global warming affect us? The biggest?and earliest?effect will be FLOODING of coast cities... continued
The Good Guys Won?in a Conservative Court!
April 3, 2007While global warming has definitely been traced to greenhouse gas emissions?and a major source of these emissions is automobiles?new technology for producing cars that reduce this problem has not been forthcoming, mainly because the government has not been willing to... continued
Why We’re Here: Mammals Liked to Smell the Flowers
April 3, 2007Researchers now think that evolution has more do to with "flower power" than with an asteroid wiping out the dinosaurs, giving us mammals a chance to take over. In the Independent, Steve Connor reports that a student of the 4,500... continued
How Can You Be Sure Those Dishes are Clean?
April 3, 2007The highest bacteria counts can sometimes be found where you least expect them. Kitchen counters are breeding places for germs?but what about restaurants? Most restaurants use automatic dishwashers, but small restaurants and bars often wash dishes and glassware by hand.... continued
West Coast Polluted by Coal Burned in China
April 2, 2007More than three-quarters of the dangerous particulate pollution known as black carbon that blows through the West Coast in the spring comes from Asian sources. China's new industrialization movement burns a lot of coal, which means that we won't be... continued
Anne’s Easter Wish
April 2, 2007In Anne's new diary, she has an Easter wish for everyone, and it's not the one you expect! NOTE: This news story, previously published on our old site, will have any links removed. continued
Human Genes Used to Create Super Chimp
April 1, 2007A chimpanzee capable of doing simple tasks such asrepetitive factory work has been created in the laboratoryby modifying the brain of a chimpanzee embryo with humanDNA. The chimp has a measurable IQ of 68, well within therange necessary to accomplish... continued
Genital Fire Outrages Surgery Patient
April 1, 2007Surgeons in Denmark accidentally set fire to a patient'sgenitals while doing routine surgery to remove a mole on hisleft buttock, local authorities in Kjellerup report. The 30year old man had an attack of flatulence during the surgery,which led to a... continued