SSR Archives Page 220
Bird Flu: What's the Risk?
By now everyone has heard about H5N1 bird flu, the virus that has been killing birds and some people in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. May 31, 2006
Invisibility Cloak Soon to be a Reality
An MSNBC. May 29, 2006
World's Deserts are Expanding
China is not the only country that has to worry about desert creep. May 25, 2006
Thousands Quarantined in Bucharast Over Bird Flu Fears
Romania has ordered an aggressive quarantine of several communities after bird flu was discovered in Bucharest, the country's capital. May 24, 2006
More Human-to-Human Bird Flu Concerns in Indonesia
Bloomberg is reporting that the number of deaths in the Indonesian cluster of bird flud deaths has increased to seven. May 23, 2006
Human-to-Human Spread of Bird Flu Suspected in Indonesia
The Canadian Press reports that human-to-human transmission of bird flu is a possiblity in the death of Indonesian man who was killed by the H5N1 virus. May 22, 2006
Egyptian Expert Backs Osmanagic's Bosnian Pyramid Claim
The Associated Press reports that Dr. May 22, 2006
15 Ways to Live Longer
Forbes. May 19, 2006
Putty-nosed Monkey Sentences
Times Online reports that British scientists have discovered that putty-nosed monkeys use syntax or sentences containing pyows and hacks to mean different things. May 19, 2006
Nancy Reagan to Lead Stem Cell Research Fight
The AP says Nancy Reagan is supporting Senators that plan to pass legislation supporting federal funds for embryonic stem cell research. May 16, 2006
First Cancer-Free Designer Baby in Britain
A new baby in England will be born without the inherited cancer gene found in her mother. May 15, 2006
Ancient Stone Structure Discovered in Brazil
A BBC article discusses an ancient structure that was discovered in Brazil. May 15, 2006
Doctors Can't Explain Strange New Disease
Doctors are trying to understand a strange new disease called Morgellons disease. May 12, 2006
Deep-Sea Survey Finds Amazing Animals
LiveScience reports that a deep-sea survey in the Bermuda Triangle has turned up some amazing life forms. May 12, 2006
Dolphins Call Each Other By Unique Names
New research has found that bottlenose dolphins call each other by name using a unique whistle for each individual dolphin. May 10, 2006
Katrina-like Storm Hitting South Florida Would be a Catastrophe
A storm with Hurricane Katrina's size and strength would deal a catastrophic blow to Southern Florida. May 9, 2006
AIDS Tests for Everyone
CBS News is reporting that the CDC plans new guidelines later this summer that will include a recommendation that everyone aged 13 to 64 who visits a doctor gets test for AIDS. May 8, 2006
NASA Hacker Says He Found UFO Photograph
The BBC has an interesting interview with Gary McKinnon, a hacker accused of hacking into NASA and US military computer networks. May 8, 2006
Study: Mobile Phones Affect Brain Function
The AFP reports that a new study by scientists from Swinburne University of Technology's Brain Sciences Institute in Melbourne have found cellphones can affect brain function. May 5, 2006
Giant Rock Slab Growing in Mount St. Helens
The AP reports that a 300 feet tall slab of rock is pushing itself out of Mount St. May 5, 2006