SSR Archives Page 218
Study Finds Number of Overweight Babies Increasing
A shocking new study that has found that the number of overweight babies and small children has increased significantly in the last twenty years. August 16, 2006
Ancient Thracian Dagger Discovered
An ancient Thracian dagger was discovered in Bulgaria that proves the mysterious ancient civilization had knowledge of sophisticated metal-working techniques. August 16, 2006
Clinton and Gates Vow to Wipe Out AIDS
The National Post reports that Bill Clinton and Bill Gates are vowing to wipe out the deadly AIDS virus that is a worldwide problem. August 15, 2006
Amphibians in Grave Danger
Many species of amphibians are in danger of extinction thanks to a fungus that is preying on amphibians weakened by pollution and overdevelopment according to an study described in Science. August 15, 2006
The Return of Bedbugs
The Associated Press is reporting that there has been an alarming rise in the number of reported bedbug infestations at homes and hotels in the United States. August 11, 2006
Jellyfish Alert in Mediterranean
The beaches of the Mediterranean are on alert after swarms of jellyfish have appeared near the coast. August 11, 2006
Shock Therapy at Boot Camp
Discover reports that a new technology from VirTra could make boot camp both more effective and more painful for those entering the military. August 10, 2006
Killer Kangaroos Once Roamed Australia
Ten million years ago Australia was a home for terrifying killer kangaroos with razor-sharp teeth that roamed in search of prey. August 8, 2006
Just One High Fat Meal Bad for Arteries
A study by the Heart Research Institute in Sydney, Australia, compared people eating two meals of carrot cake and a milkshake one month apart. August 8, 2006
Earth's Oceans Filling Up With Plastic
Niall Ferguson has written an opinion piece for the Telegraph that highlights recent information that should be of grave concern to everyone. August 7, 2006
Wristwatch Helps With Supervision of Elderly Patients
A company named Exmocare has launched a web-based bluetooth-enabled biosensor wristwatch service. August 4, 2006
454 Life Sciences and Max Planck Institute to Sequence Neandertal Genome
454 Life Sciences Corporation and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have announced a plan to sequence the Neandertal genome. August 4, 2006
WHO Report Says 60,000 Deaths From UVR Exposure
A report from the World Health Organization called Global Burden of Disease of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation says 60,000 deaths each year are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). August 1, 2006
NASA No Longer Protecting the Planet?
The New York Times recently reported that NASA's mission statement has been changed to delete the phrase "to understand and protect our home planet. August 1, 2006
Staying Safe in the Heat
The CDC has some good advice here for dealing with extreme heat. July 31, 2006
Severe California Heatwave Kills People, Livestock and Crops
The heat wave that struck California last week was unprecedented in California's history. July 31, 2006
Scientists Hope Simple Eye Scans Could Detect Alzheimer's
The BBC reports that scientists have discovered that infrared lights could be used to identify people with very early stages of Alzheimer's disease. July 25, 2006
Catastrophic Species Loss Occuring on Earth
Scientists say the Earth is currently experiencing a catastrophic period of animal loss that will continue to worsen. July 24, 2006
Study Finds Weight Loss Could be a Dementia Sign
The BBC reports on a study that has found dementia may be an early sign of dementia. July 21, 2006
Oceans Become More Acidic
A new study from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) has found that the same manmade gases responsible for global warming are also helping the oceans to become more acidic. July 21, 2006