Howe Gulf Stream Report World’s Best

May 16, 2005
Award 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, 2005
You 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, 2005
It 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, 2005
Newswise - 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, 2005
How 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, 2005
Newswise - 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, 2005
Linda 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, 2005
Newswise - 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, 2005
Newswise - 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, 2005
Another 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