Elevator in Space

November 14, 2006
We've talked about space elevators, or cable cars, in the past. But they may only be able to be used by robots, because of the radiation surrounding the earth. Kelly Young writes in New Scientist that space elevators could be... continued

Bigfoot Shows Up in Wisconsin

November 14, 2006
A Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources contractor has reported a close encounter with a "large, black furry figure" that reached into the back of his truck and removed a deer carcass. He is contracted to remove road killed deer. The... continued

An Unfortunate Allergy

November 14, 2006
Not all women realize that semen is an antidepressant. But some women have the misfortune to be allergic to their partner's sperm?which can certainly cause problems. But don't despair?more frequent sex can be the cure! Women who have vaginal itching,... continued

A Christmas Diary

November 14, 2006
In her latest diary, Anne Strieber writes: "Christmas is coming, a time when we begin to think about the presents we'd like to get and the ones we plan to give. Giving, if it is done in the right way,... continued

How to Catch a Superbug

November 13, 2006
Superbugs are antibiotic-resistant bacteria that usually pass from person to person in hospitals, because of the large amounts of antibiotics that are administered there. The sad fact is, you can leave the hospital even sicker than you were when you... continued

Our Eyes Reveal Our Thoughts

November 13, 2006
We've reported before on how important eyes can be. It turns out that the way we use our eyes can give people in the know information about what we?re are thinking, whether we?re paying attention, and whether or not we... continued

What is the Future of Iraq?

November 13, 2006
Now that President Bush has a Democratic Congress, and Rumsfeld has resigned, what will happen in Iraq? Will the new congress insist that our troops leave? Will it become a full fledged civil war?or is it that already? It's interesting... continued

A Brand New Island

November 10, 2006
Another indication of the high level of volcanic activity worldwide is that a large new island has appeared in the South Pacific, near Tonga, in an area so isolated that it has gone virtually unnoticed by scientists. A cruising yacht... continued

Ancient Tomb Discovered…of a Dentist

November 10, 2006
On this week's Dreamland, we interview world famous Egyptologist John Anthony West, so it's appropriate that a new Egyptian tomb has just been discovered?containing the graves of three royal dentists! Reporter Sierra Millman writes that the tomb was discovered thanks... continued

What’s it Like to be a Princess?

November 10, 2006
What would it be like to be adopted and to hire a private detective to trace your roots?only to find out that you are a princess? It sounds like the kind of thing that only happens in movies or fairy... continued