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Spike in Brain-Eating Amoeba Cases Reported
KPHO Phoenix has a developing story about a local boy who was killed by a deadly amoeba he is believed to have picked up while swimming in Lake Havasu. September 29, 2007
Scientists Warn of Vocal Terror
Scientists are warning that vocal terror may be a reality of the future as computers develop the ability to mimic human speech nearly perfectly. September 28, 2007
Astronomers Discover Giant Radio Signal in Space
Reuters reports that astronomers discovered a strong radio signal coming from 3 billion light years away. September 27, 2007
New Blood Test May Measure Visceral Fat
The BBC reports that a new blood test that measures the amount of a protein called RBP4 in the blood may help determine the amount of fat around a person's internal organs. September 26, 2007
Alex the Talkative African Grey Parrot Dies at Age 31
Alex the amazing talking African Grey parrot has died at age 31. September 26, 2007
Merck Halts AIDS Vaccine Tests
There was some very unfortunate news earlier this week when Merck reported that it was halting its AIDS vaccine test because tests showed the vaccine was not working - people were still getting infected with the HIV virus. September 24, 2007
Peruvian Villagers Ill Following Meteorite Hit
It sounds like the start of a science fiction movie. September 18, 2007
Serious Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
A serious outbreak of the deadly ebola virus in underway in the DR Congo. September 12, 2007
Implanted Microchips Linked to Tumors in Lab Mice
ABC reports that microchips already approved for human and pet use have induced tumors in lab mice and rats. September 10, 2007
Chemical in Microwaved Popcorn May Cause Lung Disease
WebMD reports on a possible link between microwaved popcorn and lung disease. September 6, 2007
Human-to-Human Transmission of H5N1 Confirmed
Reuters reports that matematical analysis has confirmed that the deadly bird flu virus was spread from human to human in Indonesia in 2006. August 28, 2007
List of Risks Posed by Fad Diets
The American Heart Association has provided the following list of possible risks posed by fad diets. August 23, 2007
Powerful Hurricane Dean Threatens Jamaica
Jamaica is facing a serious threat from Hurricane Dean - a powerful category 4 hurricane that has tracked westward since it formed in the far eastern Atlantic. August 19, 2007
German Physicists Claim to Have Broken Speed of Light
Telegraph. August 16, 2007
New Technology Kills Tumors With Electric Fields
Technology Review reports that an Isreali company called NovoCure is testing a new cancer fighting weapon that uses a weak electric fields to destroy cancer cells. August 8, 2007
Publix Won't Charge For Seven Popular Prescription Antiobiotics
The Sun-Sentinel reports that the Publix grocery store chain will be giving away several popular prescription antiobiotics as a way to lure customers to stores. August 6, 2007
Western U.S. Heat Also Tough on Animals
The heat and drought has been oppressive this year for humans but the risiing temperatures and lack of water is also very tough on wildlife. July 16, 2007
Former Surgeon General Blasts Bush Administration
The IHT reports that former Surgeon General Dr. July 11, 2007
Intercytex Claims Its Artificial Skin Can Reduce Scaring
The BBC reports that a company named Intercytex believes it has created an artificial skin that may provide an alternative to skin grafts. July 6, 2007
Oldest Known DNA Found in Frozen Greenland Mud
National Geographic reports that researchers in Southern Greenland drilled through the ice sheet to obtain an ice core from the frozen mud beneath. July 5, 2007