SSR Archives Page 222
The Politics of Overfishing
Counting fish is not easy and correct counts are often ignored for political reasons as sustainable fisheries becoming an increasingly urgent global problem. April 10, 2006
Yak Killing Hornets Discovered
A scientific exploration of the Mount Everest and the Himalaya mountain range has yielded some interesting animal and insect finds. April 7, 2006
Human Bladders Grown in the Lab
The BBC reports that human bladders have been grown in the lab using cells from the patients. April 6, 2006
White House Still Editing Climate Reports
A Washington Post article says the Bush administration is continuing its practice of editing climate reports and restricting access to scientists. April 5, 2006
Scientists Find That Smarter Brains Develop Differently
A new study using brain scans has determined that differences in the thickening of the cortex and not brain size have more to do with intelligence. April 4, 2006
Ancient Fish-like Animal Could Walk on Land
Scientists have discovered the fossil remains a creature that may help explain the mystery of how animals moved from the sea to land. April 4, 2006
Study Finds Tanning is Addictive
A new study that reveals some people continue the unhealthy practice of tanning because its gives them a high. April 3, 2006
Careers Linked to Higher Degenerative Brain Disease Risk
MSNBC. March 29, 2006
Scientists Create Neuro-Chips
Scientists have created neuro-chips that contain both living brain cells and silicon circuits. This could lead to the development of an organic computer. March 29, 2006
Hormone Treatment Reduces Spider Fear
The BBC reports on an interesting new study that tried to reduce people's fears using cortisol. March 28, 2006
Poll: 85% Think Global Warming is Happening
A new poll from Time magazine, ABC News and Stanford has found that 85% of Americans think global warming is probably happening now and 66% think President Bush's policies are not helping the environment. March 28, 2006
Pills to Replace Sleep
Sky News reports on the possibility that pills in the future could replace or reduce the need for sleep. March 27, 2006
Less Americans Eating Risky Foods
Reuters reports on a study that examined people's consumption of seven foods that are known to cause food-borne illnesses like E. March 24, 2006
Flying Whales and Balloon Plants
Wired reports on a documentary project by National Geograpic to create fictitious alien life forms for a planet called Aurelia and lunar orb called Blue Moon. March 23, 2006
Warmer Oceans Create Stronger Hurricanes
Researchers have found that warmer sea surface temperatures are the main reason for the increase in strong hurricanes. March 22, 2006
The Risks of Being a Sports Fan
MSNBC. March 21, 2006
Stunning Image of The Pinwheel Galaxy
Hubble has provided this stunning image of the spiral galaxy Messier 101, which is also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy. March 21, 2006
White House Edits Global Warming Reports
A CBS News article says the Bush administration is rewriting environmental reports to hide scientists' true concerns about global warming. March 20, 2006
Atkins Diet Health Concerns
Doctors are warning of health risks associated with the low-carb or Atkins diet following the case of a 40 year-old woman who developed a serious blood condition after following the Atkin's diet. March 17, 2006
The Automatic Memory Woman
The Orange County Register has an article about a woman with an extraordinary memory. March 17, 2006