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Nasal Spray Could Help the Sleep Deprived
Wired reports that scientists have discovered a brain hormone called orexin A that people could snort to reverse the effects of sleep deprivation. December 28, 2007
Coral Reefs Unlikely to Survive in Acid Oceans
We've all heard that global warming will generate devastating floods and droughts. December 22, 2007
Complete Moss Genome Sequenced
The complete genome of a moss has been sequenced, providing scientists an important evolutionary link between single-celled algae and flowering plants. December 18, 2007
The Daily Coyote Blog
The Daily Coyote is a blog by writer/photographer Shreve Stockton who has adopted a coyote pup named Charlie that was orphaned when its parents were shot. December 17, 2007
The Christmas Bird Count
An alternative to hunting and bagging birds is to count them. December 14, 2007
101 Suspected Ebola Cases in Uganda
There is a serious outbreak of Ebola fever underway in Uganda. December 8, 2007
The Phantom Galaxy
Hubble released the following information about Messier 74 - a galaxy 32 million light years from Earth - as part of its "holiday wishes" message. November 29, 2007
New Scanner Greaty Improves Resolution While Reducing X-Ray Exposure
A new 256-slice CT machine from Philips creates some stunning images that medical professionals can use to find abnormalities and disease. November 27, 2007
A Ski Resort for North Texas?
A company named Bearfire Resorts, LLC has ambitious plans to open a huge ski resort in North Texas near the Fort Worth area. November 23, 2007
The Rheic Ocean
About 430 million years ago a massive ocean called the Rheic Ocean covered much of the Earth and seperated the land masses of Laurentia and Gondwana. November 23, 2007
Group Wants U.S. Government to Investigate UFOs
The BBC reports that a group of former pilots and government officials are calling on the U. November 12, 2007
Fires Create Smoke Risk For Southern California Residents
Eventually the terrible wildfires in California will be brought under control but even when the fires are contained there is still ash and smoke to worry about. October 24, 2007
Global Warming Fueling Mega-fires
CBS News reports that warming temperatures caused by climate change are fueling mega-fires -- "forest infernos ten times bigger than the fires we're used to seeing. October 23, 2007
It's Fall Foliage Time
Those of you interested in traveling to see the leaves change for Fall can monitor the progress of Fall Foliage on the Weather Channel's Fall Foliage map. October 19, 2007
FDA Panel Warns on Cold Medicines for Children Under 6
A FDA panel has warned that over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines do not work in children and that they should not be used in children less than six years old. October 19, 2007
Alzheimer's Blood Test Developed
The BBC reports that a new blood test can identify Alzheimer's six years before symptoms of the disease start to show. October 16, 2007
Lack of Rain Causing Problems in Southeast and West
Two large areas in the United States are suffering from conditions created by a lack of rainfall. October 16, 2007
Al Gore and UN Panel Win Nobel Peace Prize
Former U. October 12, 2007
Bird Flu Facts Update
Despite serious efforts to control the deadly H5N1 virus outbreaks continue. October 2, 2007
The Giant Spider Web at Lake Tawakoni
There is a giant spider web at Lake Tawakoni State Park in Texas. It was built by thousands of spiders. October 1, 2007