SSR Archives Page 230
E-noses Sniff for Bacteria
Scientists are working on e-noses that can decipher a particular smell pattern to determine if a deadly bacteria is present. September 25, 2005
Rita Becomes a Major Tornado Threat
Rita has been downgraded to a tropical depression and has moved away from the Texas and Louisiana coast. September 25, 2005
Hurricane Rita Now a Category Four
Hurricane Rita is now a category four hurricane sustained winds of 135mph. September 23, 2005
Bird Flu Fears Increase in Indonesia
Fears about bird flu are on the rise in Indonesia after four deaths and in increase in the number of suspected cases to 13. September 21, 2005
Powerful Hurricane Rita Heads Towards Texas
Hurricane Rita is now a powerful category four hurricane with 140 mph sustained winds. September 21, 2005
Less Small Businesses Offering Health Insurance
EcommerceTimes. September 19, 2005
Rita Threatens Florida Keys Then Texas Coast
Rita is currently a tropical storm with sustained winds of 65 mph. September 19, 2005
NASA's $100 Billion Moon Plan
CNN reports that NASA has developed a $100 billion plan to return to the moon in 2018. September 18, 2005
Feathersaurus Rex
A Times Online tells how some scientists no longer believe that dinosaurs looked sleek and reptilian. September 16, 2005
EPA Measures Toxins in Flood Waters. Or Do They?
News. September 15, 2005
Katrina Named Most Destructive U.S. Storm Ever
ABC News reports that Hurricane Katrina has been named the most destructive U. September 15, 2005
TV Link to Obesity?
The BBC has a news story about a study that has linked television watching to weight gain in children. September 13, 2005
Ophelia Strengthens and Slowly Moves Toward Coast
Ophelia is once again a hurricane after stregthening over the gulfstream. September 13, 2005
Ophelia Continues to Perplex Forecasters
After stalling just off the east coast of South Carolina, Hurricane Ophelia appears to be finally making its move. September 11, 2005
Nanotubes to Heal Broken Bones?
Wired reports that researchers at the University of California at Riverside believe that they may be able to find a better way to heal bones using carbon nanotubes. September 8, 2005
What is Causing the Oregon Bulge?
The U. September 8, 2005
Viruses and Toxins Could Remain Even After Flood Recedes
WebMD has a news story about four cases of waterborne disease in the areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. September 7, 2005
Three More Tropical Storms
Three more tropical storms have formed in this very active hurricane season. September 7, 2005
Coffee and Antioxidants
A surprising new study founded by the American Cocoa Research Institute has found that coffee is the top source of antioxidants for Americans. September 6, 2005
New Orleans Faces Health Crisis
The Plain Dealer reports that federal officials have already declared a public health emergency for areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. September 1, 2005