SSR Archives Page 206
Magpies Recognize Their Own Reflection
Magpies apparently have the ability to see recognize themselves in a mirror just like people can. August 20, 2008
Running Can Slow Aging Process
The BBC reports on a study that found that running can help slow the aging process. August 12, 2008
Running Chupacabra or Running Coyote?
Cryptomundo reports that the sheriff's department in DeWitt County, Texas, recorded a "mystery canid" running along the road. August 12, 2008
Half of Americans Have Vision Problems
The BBC reports that a study conducted by the National Eye Institute (NEI) reported in the Archives of Ophthalmology found that half of Americans suffer from a vision problem of some kind. August 11, 2008
Vampire Bats Possibly Spreading Rabies in Venezuela
CNN reports that 38 Waro Indians in remote villages in Venezuela have died from symptoms similar to rabies. August 10, 2008
Keri Glassman Discusses Super Foods
Registered dietician Keri Glassman shares with Today's Lara Spencer some super-foods for living longer. August 8, 2008
Website Assigns Walk Scores to Neighborhoods
A new website called WalkScore. August 8, 2008
Scientists Worried About Lionfish Population Explosion
You have probably heard of the jellyfish invasion but scientists are also concerned about a population explosion in the number of lionfish. August 8, 2008
Drug May Offer Hope For Fight Against Prostate Cancer
A BBC article says a new drug could be a major breakthrough in treating aggressive prostate cancer. August 7, 2008
Sci Fi Channel Launches New Blog About Saving the World
The Sci Fi Channel has launched a new blog called How You Can Save the World. August 6, 2008
Concerns About West Nile Virus in Southern California
The L. August 5, 2008
Dogs Find Human Yawns Contagious
A British study has found that dogs find human yawns contagious. August 5, 2008
Jellyfish Population Booming and Frustrating Beachgoers
There seem to reports of jellyfish problems around the Globe. August 5, 2008
The Megalodon Had a Massive and Powerful Bite
The BBC reports that scientists have discovered that the Megalodon, a prehistoric monster shark, could bite down with a force between 10. August 4, 2008
Success! NASA Spacecraft Confirms Martian Water
Above is a graphic of the tweet from the Mars Phoenix Twitter that water had been confirmed on the surface of the planet Mars. July 31, 2008
New Technology Uses Body Sensors, GPS to Track Skiers
New Scientist reports that a new motion capture system uses a network of sensors to detect high speed movement. July 30, 2008
World Gastroenterology Organization Releases New Digestive Health Guidelnes
The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) recently released new digestive health guidelines. July 30, 2008
ScoutRobot Jumps Over Objects
ScoutRobot is a wheeled robot that has the ability to jump over objects. July 30, 2008
Report Says Pre-Alzheimer's Cases Rising
The AP reports that a new report on Alzheimer's says that it is much more common than previously thought with a million Americans sliding into "mild impairment" annually. July 29, 2008
Sense of Smell Likely Important For Birds
The nocturnal Kakapo probably recognizes the fruit it eats according to the fruit's aroma. July 29, 2008