SSR Archives Page 207
Cancer Survivor Paddles to Fight Prostate Cancer
Skip Ciccarelli, a 60-year-old survivor of prostate cancer, is a high school carpentry instructor at Shawsheen Technical High School in the Boston suburb of Billerica. July 26, 2008
Astronaut Edgar Mitchell Claims Alien Cover-up
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NWS Reports Extensive Damage in South Padre Island
The National Weather Service out of Brownsville, Texas and South Padre Island, Texas is reporting news of extensive damage. July 23, 2008
NHC Bullish on Wave Exiting Africa
The National Hurricane Center is very bullish on a wave that hasn't even exited Africa. July 20, 2008
Sleeping Soundly Provides Memory Boost
Need to learn something? Try an intense period of studying followed by a good night's sleep. July 14, 2008
I Love New York Logo Gets a More Outdoor Look
New York is trying to use the popular "I Love New York" logo to apply to the state's wildlife and nature as well. July 13, 2008
WHO Issues Ugandan Bat Cave Warning
The BBC reports that the World Health Organization is warning people to avoid Ugandan caves with bats. July 12, 2008
Argentine Scientists Conduct Research on Cow Farts to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Cows contribute to global warming by releasing methane gas. July 10, 2008
Salmonella Concerns Shift to Peppers
The salmonella cases have now swelled to over 1,000 cases. July 9, 2008
Georgia Sea Turtle Center Releases an Old Friend into the Sea
Dylan, a hatchling loggerhead sea turtle who was rescued on Jekyll Island almost 10 years ago, was released back into the ocean last week. July 7, 2008
World Health Organization Seeks Rapid MDR-TB Test
The BBC reports that the World Health Organization is working with partners to make a rapid test for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). June 30, 2008
Tomato Salmonella Outbreak Cases Surge
MSNBC reports that the number of people sickened by the tomatoes containing salmonella have soared to 383 with 106 new cases added to the tally. June 18, 2008
Phoenix Lander Discovers Ice, Salt or Something Else?
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander may be on the verge of a big discovery. June 17, 2008
Bust of Caesar Found in Rhone River
The Assocated Press reports that a marble bust of Caesar was found in the Rhone river several months ago by France's Culture Ministry. May 14, 2008
Antidepressants May Help Body Fight Cancer, HIV
The Independent reports that new research published in inBiological Psychiatry indicates some antidepressants may help they body fight HIV, cancer and other infections. May 12, 2008
Bug-like Drones in Military's Future
Wired posted this video on YouTube. May 2, 2008
Peta Announces In-Vitro Chicken Meat Contest
PETA is offering a $1 million prize to the first contest participant able to create in vitro chicken meat and sell it to the public by June 30, 2012. April 24, 2008
RipStik: Outdoor Toy of the Year
The RipStik Caster Board was awarded Outdoor Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) during the T. April 11, 2008
Bone Marrow Transplant Hope For Leukaemia Patients
A bone marrow transplant technique might be a life-saving treatment for some leukaemia patients reports the BBC. April 11, 2008
Al Gore Gives Updated Climate Change Slidehow at TED
Here is Al Gore's brand-new slideshow (which premiered here on TED. April 8, 2008