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Howe Gulf Stream Report World’s Best
May 16, 2005Award winning science reporter Linda Moulton Howe hasproduced by far the world's best story on the slowing of theGulf Stream, why it is happening and its consequences. Aside from a few brief stories in the European press, themedia has all... continued
Geek Speak
May 15, 2005You may use your computer every day, but do you reallycomprehend the lingo? Aol.com has done a survey and foundthat few computer users really understand "Geek Speak." Whatdo "phishing" and "spyware" mean? What's a blog? And whatdoes it mean when... continued
China?Environmental Leader?
May 15, 2005It may seem hard to believe, but China, the country thatused to be one of the world's leading polluters, now wantsto play a leadership role in cleaning up the environment.For instance, a few years ago, it was estimated thatpollution from... continued
Gamblers May Have Brain Damage
May 14, 2005Newswise - Gamblers who lose more money than they can afford and whocan't stay away from the slot machines may have a form ofbrain damage. Researchers say that the decision-makingfunctions of the brain's pre-frontal cortex seem to bedamaged in pathological... continued
The Sheep Sleep Game
May 13, 2005How fast are your reflexes?Play this game and find out! NOTE: This news story, previously published on our old site, will have any links removed. continued
Good News on the Mad Cow Front
May 13, 2005Newswise - Mad cow disease is one of the great unspoken fears, becauseAmericans know that the Agriculture Department does notprotect us responsibly. Now there is hope on the horizon. Avaccine that works against the prions that cause the diseasehas been... continued
Mary Magdalene?Who Was She REALLY?
May 12, 2005Linda Howe and Whitley Strieber lead off this week'sDreamlandwith a stunning story about theGulf Streamslowing down. Then William Henry interviews Laurence Gardnerabout explosive revelations in his new book, the MagadaleneLegacy. Hear what he DIDN'T SAY on Coast to Coast AM!... continued
Global Dimming Finally Reversing
May 12, 2005Newswise - Over a year ago, we posted a story explaining howglobaldimming is caused by a buildup of greenhouse gases in theatmosphere. Now climate scientists say that after 30years, this is finally reversing. Earth's surface hasbrightened by about 4% during... continued
Asthma Caused by Pesky Bugs
May 11, 2005Newswise - For years, doctors have wondered why children who live in cities have much more asthma than those raised in thecountryside, and also why black children are more severelyaffected than whites. Is it because more Afro-Americans live in cities,... continued
Live Dangerously: Be a Scientist
May 11, 2005Another scientist involved in disease control has beenkilled. David Banks was the principal scientist withBiosecurity Australia and was involved in containing pestand disease threats. He died along with 15 other people whenthe commuter plane he was traveling in went down... continued