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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

Is Anything Safe to Drink?

August 19, 2003
There's a worldwide epidemic of arsenic poisoning from water wells, with tens of thousands of people developing skin lesions, cancers and other symptoms. Many of them have died. High levels of arsenic have been found near the river Ganges in... continued

Radioactive Wasps

August 19, 2003
Ordinary wasps and hornets are bad enough, but it turns out that wasps are building radioactive nests in a nuclear power plant in Hanford, Washington. And regular hornets are dive bombing people's ears, attracted by the perfume behind them. John... continued

The Terrible Embrace of God

August 18, 2003
In his latest Journal, Whitley writes about results from our contact meditation and messages that may exist in recent crop circles. He says, "I cannot express how marvelous I think that this successful communication is?It does suggest that we are... continued