SSR Archives Page 219
15 West Nile Viruses Cases So Far
West Nile Virus is off to a slow start this year with just fifteen cases reported. July 18, 2006
First Megacryometeor Reported in Africa
TheStar. July 17, 2006
Ways to Live Longer
Forbes has an article about fifteen ways to live longer. July 14, 2006
Most Bird Flu Victims Under 40
The WHO has found that the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus kills mostly young people. July 10, 2006
Robot Dogs Learn to Share Knowledge
Sony is developing algorithms that help robots learn to work together to solve problems. July 10, 2006
Smart Pill Reports on Digestive System
A company called SmartPill Corporation has created a pill that records and transmits diagnostic information about the digestive system after being swallowed by a patient. July 5, 2006
Harriet the Giant Galapagos Tortoise Dies
The BBC reports that Harriet, a popular Giant Galapagos tortoise living at the Australia Zoo, has passed at away at age 175 from a heart attack. July 5, 2006
NASA Interested in Arctic Glacier Bacteria
Digital Journal reports that an expedition is headed to the high Arctic to follow-up on Benoit Beauchamp's discovery of an unusual yellow stain on an arctic glacier that was found to contain new forms of bacteria and vaterite, a very rare mineral. June 28, 2006
Heat Bursts in Nebraska
Some interesting temperature fluctuations occured earlier this month in Nebraska. June 26, 2006
MRSA Linked to Illegal Tattoos
MSNBC. June 23, 2006
Hawking Warns Earth Could Become Like Venus
Stephen Hawking recently expressed his concerns about global warming while he was visiting China. June 23, 2006
Wild Giant Panda Numbers Larger Than Previously Thought
The BBC reports that there are more giant pandas living in China than previously thought. June 21, 2006
Mice Study Suggests Veggies May Reduce Atherosclerosis Risk
The BBC reports that a study on mice suggests that eating veggies may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or artery hardening. June 20, 2006
Ancient Orb Weaver Found in Amber
An ancient orb weaver spider has been discovered preserved in amber from 121-115 million years ago. June 19, 2006
Fitness-Friendly Neighborhoods in Demand
The ABC News has an article that says fitness-friendly neighborhoods are in demand by people seeking a more active lifestyle. June 16, 2006
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Named World's Largest Marine Sanctuary
President Bush has designated the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as the United States' 75th national monument. June 15, 2006
Flesh-eating Bacteria Kills Young Football Player
An ABC News story has more about the University of Tulsa who football player who was killed by necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria. June 14, 2006
Did Neanderthals Sing and Dance?
Where the Neanderthals a musical culture? That's the theory presented by Steven Mithen in his book, The Singing Neanderthals. June 12, 2006
Consumer Reports Says Pregnant Women Should Avoid Canned Tuna
CBS News reports that Consumer Reports is recommending pregnant women avoid all canned tuna because of the high levels of mercury it contains. June 6, 2006
Health Experts Concerned About September 11th Responders
Health experts are increasingly concerned about responders who were exposed to the toxic cloud of dust and debris following the September 11th terrorist attack. June 2, 2006