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GM Wheat can be Poisonous

August 24, 2003
It's been discovered that Monsanto's Roundup herbicide encourages the growth of toxic fungus in wheat. Genetically-modified wheat, also produced by Monsanto, has been especially engineered to be immune to Roundup, so that an entire field can be sprayed and only... continued

Ozone Hole Almost Closed, Now Record Size

August 24, 2003
A year ago, we wrote that the ozone hole over the Antarctic was finally closing. Now "the growth at the moment is similar to 2000 when the hole was a record size," says Australian scientist Andrew Klekociuk. At that time... continued

Saddam’s Wife & Wizard

August 21, 2003
Interviews with Saddam's wizard and his secret wife reveal a lot about the Iraqi dictator. His wizard predicted his downfall and his wife's brother tried to overthrow his government. Saddam's personal magician won't reveal his name. "That man is still... continued

Our Ancestors were Worms

August 21, 2003
In another blow for Creationism, scientists have discovered that we're related to an ancient worm that lives at the bottom of a lake in Sweden. It doesn't have a brain or sex organs, but it does have the same kind... continued

Al-Qaeda Threatens Athletes

August 21, 2003
Al-Qaeda has threatened chemical attacks against athletes participating in the World University Games in South Korea. The Korean National Intelligence Service says,"We received a tip from a governmental agency that the Universiade games is a possible target for an Islamic... continued

Milder SARS Infecting Canada

August 21, 2003
SARS is back in Canada, after they thought they'd finally gotten rid of it. The good news is that it's a milder version of the disease. Viruses mutate, which is why it's hard to get rid of them for good.... continued

Al-Qaeda Says They Caused Blackout

August 19, 2003
On August 15, our lead story asked the question, Was Blackout Due to Nuke Plant Sabotage? Now Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for last week's power blackout in the Northeast. They claim to have hit two major power plants, but won't... continued

It’s not Paranoia?Conspiracy Books Really are on Sale

August 19, 2003
It's too hot to go out, so we should all stay home and read. We're encouraging you to do that by continuing our special summer sale. This week, we're adding conspiracy books to our sale section. For the list of... continued

Couch Potato Excuse: It’s Genetic

August 19, 2003
New research shows that people who have a particular genetic variation are more likely be inactive. And these people also get fewer of the benefits from the exercise they do get around to doing. It's harder for them to lower... continued

India: Mars is Making a Hostile Move

August 19, 2003
On August 27, Mars will be closer to Earth than it has been since prehistoric times. To scientists, this is a chance to send satellites into space to take pictures of the planet. To Hindu priests in India, it means... continued