Our World Today Sweltering Heat In US From Coast To Coast: Mercury Expected To Hit Triple Digits In A Dozen States IT'S MELTDOWN: Britain set for hottest day ever Ecuador volcano explosion destroys homes of 100,000 residents Italy's Mt. Etna awakes with storm of fire and lava Manila tells villagers around Mayon volcano to evacuate Indonesia's Mt. Karangetang volcano forces thousands from their homes Mt Ruckenburg and Mt Bamus volcanos erut in Papua New Guinea Scientists worry over Japan's Mount Fuji volcano Indonesia tsunami kills more than 300 after 7.7-magnitude undersea quake Bird flu pandemic could claim $800 billion in first year alone warns World Health Organization South Africa says ostrich bird flu under control Phichit chickens died of cholera not bird flu says Thailand Bird flu vaccine offers protection above 90%, immune response good says India Thousands of patients, healthcare workers to be involved in flu pandemic drill in Singapore Australian flu outbreak is on its way Anthrax in Canada kills 149 animals, infects man End: July 18, 2006 More tremors recorded in restive eastern Philippine volcano Hundreds evacuated following Papua New Guinea volcano tremors Ecuador volcano continues to erupts Italy's Mt. Etna volcanic activity doesn't stop, but no fear yet Indonesia warns of more bird flu deaths as toll nears world's highest Bird flu has returned to Thailand, suspects senator Nigerian government urged to curtail importation of birds Virginia will test birds for avian flu 77 die from rare tropical disease on Mauritius island paradise End: July 17, 2006 Global warming takes toll on cherished mountains around the World Ecuadorian villagers flee rain of molten rock as volcano erupts for second day Philippine Mayon volcano shows increased activity, lava flows Another bird flu death brings Indonesia close to top of global tally Bird Flu Mutates as Cases Increase G8 backs Russia's proposal on center to control bird flu India says develops local bird flu vaccine Seventh Case Of Mad Cow Disease Confirmed In Canada End: July 16, 2006 First Half of 2006 Is Warmest on Record For US Scientists study thousands of dead fish in eastern Lake Ontario US Spring Wheat Crop Destroyed By Drought Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano spewed ash, gases and molten rocks today Mayon Volcano Erupts in Philippines Villages evacuated near volcano in Papua New Guinea 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake shakes Cayman US Scientists Work on Computer Model to Detect Earthquakes Work on Pandemic Flu Vaccines Must Start Now, World Health Organization Report Says UN Urges Action As Bird Flu Spreads Across Africa Brussels sends out wake up call over Bird Flu Thailand puts 7 provinces on bird flu watch list Goose Parts From Bird Flu-Ridden China Lost in U.S. Canadian man contracts skin anthrax End: July 15, 2006 Alpine glaciers could virtually vanish within 100 years warns new study Massive Chunk Falls From Swiss Alps Eiger Mountain Drought killing ancient outback trees in Australia Philippines Mayon Volcano spews lava, officials raise alert Colombians cheer as volcano calms down Indonesia Downgrades Volcano Alert At Mt. Merapi Climbers allowed back on Mount St. Helens 4.0 Quake Shakes Southeastern Idaho Silent Quakes May Aid Seismic Forecasting New Study Finds Beijing to set up 130 stations to monitor earthquake Cleveland has become the earthquake capital of Ohio, shaking on average every two weeks since January 1 Indonesian toddler dies of bird flu Indonesia has fired its top animal health official for failing to crack down on bird flu Chickens are the only known source of bird flu infection in Indonesia so far say experts Bird flu fails to hit U.S. appetite for chicken Avian flu threatens fast-paced world Southeast Asian Nations Step Up Bird Flu Assistance Belgium to test bird flu pandemic readiness in large-scale disaster exercise Midlands flu outbreak 'could kill 14,000' Canada Quarantines 36 Saskatchewan Farms Due To Anthrax Anthrax Quarantine in 5 Southeast Villages in Turkey End: July 14, 2006 Global warming 'will cancel out Western aid and devastate Africa' Global warming concerns for Antarctica Trees Could Grow in Antarctica Within Century 8,000 Colombian evacuated after Galeras volcano erupts 4.5 Magnitude earthquake jolts Cayman Islands 2.7 Magnitude earthquake rattles Melbourne suburb Multiple mutations in Indonesian bird flu strain World Health Organization Still Hoarding Bird Flu Virus Sequence Data Fresh calls for data sharing after bird flu mutations Indonesia doctor urges fast bird flu test in humans Philadelphia Bird Market Closed After Positive Bird Flu Tests Bird flu alert after poultry deaths in Thailand New bird flu case in North China under control Spaniards urged to maintain bird flu vigilance FAO warns bird flu threat exists in Africa Canada anthrax outbreak forces farms under quarantine End: July 13, 2006 Global warming imminent: Planet faces ‘clear and present danger’ Warm Atlantic ocean worries hurricane forecasters Oceans in peril Against pleas of scientists and environmentalists, Russia to drill into giant lake under Antarctic ice sheet Indonesia downgrades volcano's alert status US Warehouse Raided In Bird Flu Investigation Korean Scientists Isolate Bird Flu Killer Krasnodor H5N1 Bird Flu Is an Italy Kurgan Recombinant Insurers avoid bird flu payouts in Australia Ohio official warns of massive flu: Communities will be on own to cope with pandemic with no state, federal aid UK to buy 10 million bird flu vaccines Hawaii hospitals quietly prepare for bird flu outbreak US releases $225 million for bird flu research Elderly urged to get vaccinated amid flu outbreak fears in Australia FDA waits for vaccine maker's response to warning Canadian Farmers struggle to halt anthrax outbreak Guinea's cholera death toll at 133 Mysterious disease kills dozens of cattle in India End: July 12, 2006 UNESCO Urges Governments to Protect Heritage Sites from Global Warming Global warming a threat to U.S. wineries new study warns Ancient U.S. Antelope Migration Route in Danger Rogue Giant Waves Confirmed By Scientists More activity recorded at Montserrat Soufriere Hills volcano Indonesia's Mt. Merapi still produces glowing lava 4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines Capitol UN Warns Bird Flu Spreading More Rapidly Chinese bird flu whistle-blower jailed Romania's Fowl-Culling Stems Spread of Bird Flu, U.S. Government Says India says nearly done on local bird flu vaccine Avian Flu Vaccine Human Trials To Start In UK Migratory birds tested in Maine for avian flu Australian Businesses Prepare for Outbreak of Bird Flu Qatar Airport to use carpet that kills flu virus Dog Flu threatens all of Florida's greyhounds Canadian Anthrax outbreak worst on record End: July 11, 2006 Multifaceted threat: New study indicates global warming's potential hazards aren't confined to the atmosphere Global warming prompts marine life census in Antarctica Drought Conditions Worsen in Parts of U.S. Expert predicts powerful quake in East Java Vancouver on shaky ground China investigates possible 2003 bird flu death Patterns in bird flu cases remain mystery Portugal beefs up measures against bird flu after outbreak in Spain Concerns Over Nigeria's Bird Flu Recurrence After no bird flu outbreaks, Vietnam to lift ban on raising ducks Canadian anthrax livestock death toll rises US Anthrax cases pop up again this year End: July 10, 2006 Scientists hope to find out why huge fish are on brink of extinction US Scientists look for cause of bighorn sheep deaths Hundreds of deaths caused by volcanic leaks of carbon dioxide from Cameroon to California are worrying experts Mount St. Helens to reopen for climbs on July 21 Los Angeles County Getting Ready for the Big One Spanish Authorities Say Bird Flu Case Is Isolated One No bird flu in Iran says official Poultry deaths from bird flu on the rise in Indonesia Demand for hospital beds up as flu cases rise in Singapore New Zealand Scientists urge ban on sales of chicken to stop epidemic ‘Mystery disease' not as mysterious says Vietnam End: July 9, 2006 Global Warming Has Far-Reaching Economic Implications Global warming is changing the landscape for animals worldwide Australia's Flinders Ranges rocked by quake Six billion birds immunized in China in first half year Many US states stockpiling flu pandemic drugs EU Says Nations Need More Preparation For Flu Pandemic Large companies lead the way in pandemic preparedness Nasty flu bug on its way Australia warned Flu has a tremendous impact on children End: July 8, 2006 Scientists sound alarm for world's amphibians Thousands of fish in California Bay Area are turning up dead, and biologists still have no answers Red Tide Plagues Southwest Florida Waters Source of brown water off Florida's Pine Island Sound baffles scientists Philippines Bulusan volcano evacuees start to trek back home 3.7 Magnitude earthquake hits off California coast Bird flu pandemic inevitable, says EU Indonesia: girl dies from bird flu; H5N1 death toll - 41 Spain confirms first case of bird flu Alaska puts in early order for bird flu medicines Thailand hopes to be bird-flu free in three years Dog flu forces shelter lockdown in Florida 22 Farms Quarantined In Canadian Anthrax Outbreak Six people infected by anthrax in northeast Peru End: July 7, 2006 Rising fire threat in Western US tied to global warming Arctic Indigenous Alliance call for protest in Washington, DC Loud 'Banging' Earthquake Hits Northwest US Silent Earthquakes Might Predict Major Events H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In Humans May Rise Late 2006 Warns World Health Organization China's latest bird flu patient recovering well Egypt denies more deaths from bird flu Denmark culls thousands of ducks and pheasants to stem bird flu Bird Flu Slipped Into Nigeria Along 3 Distinct Routes, Scientists Say Canada: Winnipeg lab can't verify bird flu virus Flu in children often misdiagnosed says study Sanofi Pasteur starts producing 18,000 flu vaccines an hour End: July 6, 2006 Growing ocean acidity may threaten corals No Tornadoes Confirmed In Nebraska-Kansas Area This Year: First Time Since 1950 There's Been No Tornadoes In Region Mayon Volcano acts up as Bulusan quadruples sulfur dioxide emissions in Philippines Kanlaon volcano could erupt anytime without warning 3.7 Magnitude earthquake rattles southern Vancouver Island Bird flu controlled in NW China province 200 chickens in northern Thailand buried to prevent bird flu Mozambique: Surveillance Campaign Against Bird Flu Launched Russia may have first peroral H5N1 bird flu vaccine by yearend EU to investigate Italy measures over bird flu End: July 5, 2006 Climate change could cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, scientists say Caribbean Sea temperatures have reached their annual high two months ahead of schedule Global Warming Was Top Factor in 2005 Hurricanes, New Data Says Montserrat’s volcano blows but stays at level 4 Indonesia's Mt. Merapi Volcano Activity Slows 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China Bird flu kills 40th human in Indonesia Villagers eat dead poultry, neglecting bird flu caution, in Thailand Bird flu worry over ostrich meat exports from South Africa 'Bird flu may evolve into more transmissible agent in humans' warns UN Human spread of bird flu ominous Flu bug on the loose Malaysia FDA warns Sanofi Pasteur after flu vaccine flunks test Sea wall at Wallasea Island in Essex breached creating the UK's largest man-made marine wetland End: July 4, 2006 Global warming causing beach erosion in Barbados Will these birds vanish from Scotland? The influence of volcanic activity on climate 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake hits Turkey New bird flu strain in Nigeria most lethal South Africa Aims to Contain Bird Flu Bird Flu Measures in Iran due to Critical Neighbors Conditions It kept quiet about SARS — now has China been caught out over bird flu? SARS overshadowed by bird flu, but still poses a global threat End: July 3, 2006 Antarctica facing destruction by foreign species of animals, plants and microbes hitching lifts on aircraft and ships Experts consider reducing Indonesian volcano alert for Mt. Merapi Philippine Mt. Bulusan volcano reduces activity California Earthquake Swarm Continues Avian Flu Tends to Kill Youths as in 1918 Wave, Study Finds US monitors: Bird flu in 53 nations H5N1 Bird Flu Migrates to Ningxia China Plan to combat bird flu tops agenda in Laos as region prepares for possible pandemic Flu epidemic fears over vaccine shortage in UK Avian flu expected: How Florida's birds could become infected Dog Flu Outbreak Hits Florida End: July 2, 2006 Worse outlook for Antarctic ozone hole Monster waves have been on the rise Mountain glaciers around the world are melting faster now than at any time in the past 5,000 years Scientists Find Global Warming Hurts Crops Dome of Montserrat's volcano partially collapses, sending clouds of ash over sea Philippines Mt. Bulusan registers 5 volcanic quakes 4.3 Quake Shakes Southeastern Idaho New bird flu outbreak in China East Nigeria records fresh outbreak of bird flu Bird Flu More Deadly For Younger People Says World Health Organization Bird flu vaccine '10 years away' say World experts US Testing for Bird Flu in Alaska End: July 1, 2006 Volcano in Western Mexico Shoots Ash New magma movement within Philippines Mt. Bulusan detected 4.3 Magnitude Earthquake hits California Sumatra quake fault kept moving after 2005, study says China strengthens surveillance of flu-like outbreaks Europe set to announce task force on bird flu US National Zoo moves ducks, chickens in bird flu step US set to boost banknote supply if flu pandemic breaks out US funeral industry could be stymied by a flu pandemic Massive algae bloom swirls off Canadian coast: Scientist worry global warming may be contributing to change in ocean Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano registers 50 explosions in 24 hours Guatemala Volcano Red Hot, Evacuations Ordered Colombia raises alert status for Galeras Volcano Montserrat now at volcano level 4 alert Earthquake measuring 5.6 hits southern Iran Severe Flu Pandemic May Cost Up to $2 Trillion, World Bank Says Indonesia ‘failed in its response to bird flu’ Hungary may test bird-flu vaccine on Police Romania Narrows Bird Flu Outbreaks To 21 New bird flu outbreak hits Siberia Britain's first olive grove is a sign of our hotter times Slower global warming in Asia Montserrat increases volcanic alert level Hawaii Kilauea Volcano Lava Flow Reaches Ocean Mt Merapi continues to produce hot clouds, glowing lava in Indonesia Confirming a Chinese earthquake prediction Doctor warns Britain is unprepared for flu pandemic Bird Flu Outbreak Intensifies in Russia's Tuva Republic Fear of bird flu panics Zambians First Chinese bird flu death 'was in 2003, not 2005' Surveillance program launched as wintering birds return to Canada Cholesterol drugs could be possible weapon for pandemic flu says expert Scientists Develop Possible Bird Flu Vaccine Using DNA Testing begins on new bird flu spray vaccine Glaciers' melt rate surprises scientists: Water seeps to base of Icecap in Greenland New England's salt marshes are dying, scientists trying to find answers Philippines on alert for deadly volcanic mudflows Philippine villagers flee as stones rumble down volcano First cases found of avian flu caught from wild Expert doubts bird flu pandemic in East Siberia after nearly 2,000 wild geese found dead Scientists issue caution against mass poultry vaccination Bird flu threat barely raises stir in Bali village Bird Flu across UK 'could be like 1,000 9/11s' doctors warn Australia Says Medium Level Flu Pandemic Will Lower GDP by 6.8% ‘Flu pandemic only a matter of time’ says Irish authorities Mayon Volcano acting up again; Bulusan hikes sulfur emission 4 times in Philippines Ohio Earthquake Ten Times More Powerful Than First Thought Indonesia appeals to world for funds to fight bird flu Fear of bird flu panics Zambians It's time to prepare your bird-flu plan New Zealand Nurses Refuse Flu Vaccine Scientists look for precursor of 1918 flu virus Earth Hottest It's Been in 2,000 Years Massive Underwater Volcano Discovered Off Coast Of Sicily Indonesia’s Mount Merapi spews out four hot clouds Friday morning Kanlaon spews ash column, Bulusan still quiet in Philippines Raging Underground Fires In China Consuming More Coal Than Burned All Year In Japan Human Bird Flu Transmission Is Proven in Indonesia Malaysia declared free from bird flu US Approves Wild Bird Avian Flu Surveillance Network Bird flu in 2003 SARS case? University of Rochester Conference to Study "Flu as a Weapon" US chicken stocks drop, bird flu fears wane-trade Cases Of Stomach Flu Spike In Central Florida -- Again Study Says Earth's Temperature at 400-Year High Global warming will bring major culture shock, task force warns Mount Merapi Volcano still a huge threat Philippines Kanlaon causes 2 volcanic quakes Philippine troops, leftwing guerrillas declare truce at restive volcano area China's latest bird flu patient recovering China had bird flu case two years earlier than Beijing admits researchers World Health Organization calls for calm amid bird flu probe in Zambia Southern Africa on bird flu alert Flu forces South African National Blood Service to declare a red alert Homes smashed as heavy surf pounds Pacific Coast from Chile to California Gas, Debris Surge From Indonesian Mount Merapi Volcano Town near volcano in central Philippines declared under state of calamity California primed for a big quake near Los Angeles experts say Lake Erie 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nuclear Power Plant Northeast Ohio Hit With 12th Earthquake Since 2005 World's bird flu experts hold talks in Indonesia New cases of bird flu suspected South Hungary Zambia tests for bird flu after death of chickens Bird flu makes Vietnam change poultry production Too little of virus in sample says Canada on bird flu investigation Organ Damage Raises H5N1 Concerns in Canada US Government faults Chiron for not cleaning up flu shot vaccine plant US Agriculture Department Faulted on Bird Flu Efforts Bird Flu Could Close US Military Cemeteries South African School forced to close by flu epidemic Giant New Zealand Storm Sends Massive Waves Into US Giant New Zealand Storm Destroys Homes In Central America Mount Bulusan Volcano in Philippines Spews Ash Again Scientist Says Indonesia Mount Merapi Volcano Threatens Farmers Kanlaon Volcano still restive, Philippine government warns Philippines Begins Nationwide Earthquake Drill 4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Tokyo area, no tsunami threat Bird flu kills 14-year-old Indonesian boy; experts to discuss game plan New Outbreak of Bird flu Reported In China Romanian Authorities Still To Find Out Bird Flu Virus Origin Serbia introduces anti-bird flu measures Scientists around globe gather in central Iowa for bird flu training A bad sign -- even Siberia warming up Indonesia's Mount Merapi Volcano Spews Hot Clouds, Volcanic Debris Bulusan Volcano in Philippines spews huge cloud of ash Mt. Bulusan raises fears but Kanlaon calms down in Philippines Expert Warns Of Earthquake In New Madrid Zone Canada quarantines second poultry flock for bird flu Indonesian cat found infected with bird flu virus Massive cull rocks poultry industry in Hungry Philippine volcano ejects ash, pebbles Indonesian volcano quietens down Volcano secures Montserrat's sense of self Hong Kong fights poultry smuggling to keep out bird flu North Africa lacks the means to fight off bird flu Why we should be afraid of bird flu Major US stage responses in the flu plan Volcano continues to spew glowing lava in Indonesia Villagers defy warnings and return to slopes of Merapi Ash fall from Philippines Kanlaon Volcano Hits Canlaon City Local test confirms another human death of bird flu in Indonesia H5N1 virus may have mutated reports China Canada Probes Bird Flu-Infected Gosling for Lethal H5N1 Virus H5 Positive Geese in Canada Had Fatal Qinghai Symptoms US poultry groups see no threat in Canada bird flu Alert against bird flu revival urged in Myanmar

Interesting Developments Meteorite dust showers Norway outhouse There are currently more stars in the cosmos than any one person could ever count, Our galaxy alone contains about 400 billion Privately funded spacecraft carries NASA "Genebox" into space Major Cultural Phenomenon, The Flip, Discovered Heavenly omens carry inexplicable messages Scientists Develop Virtual Reality System To Objectively Test Telepathy Scientists to dig mysterious underground pyramids in Sevastopol Hands off ancient tombs say Chinese experts Ancient strippers still spreading their butterfly wings at prestigious university Sea monsters found in Arctic Albatross colony observed in Southern Chile Scientists fear chances slim for beached baby humpback in Australia Asthma linked with indoor swimming pools: Chlorine exposure could be a factor, European scientists say Scientists solve mystery behind why cornea doesn’t have any blood vessels Overweight Teen Girls Face Higher Risk of Dying Young A cosmic pancake Hewlett-Packard develops grain-size wireless chip End: July 18, 2006 Meteor bits found in Norway after 'explosion' in sky Thousands of lives could be saved after discovery that vegetation on flanks of volcanoes grows more quickly before eruptions Scientists learn about origins of Earth by studying meteorite Dark Matter of the Universe May Radiate Ultraviolet Light Studies Suggest Alzheimer's And Type 2 Diabetes Could Be Related Weight Loss May Yield Alzheimer's Clues End: July 17, 2006 Heavens turn blue as rare clouds light up Europe The catwalk finds God Thanking Jesus in Court Lands US Man in Jail The Gutenberg Bible Goes Digital US Couples find new names for marriage Hidden hoard of live rock to be released The average age at which a child gets a mobile phone in Britain is 8 years-old In politics, the right words rule, linguist asserts Asteroid named after Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling Inflatable space hotel starts new space race Internet Website Content Has 36 Hours To Live End: July 16, 2006 Meteor explosion recorded over Norway Wanted: small asteroid for use as slingshot to slay a Goliath New device from NASA that can turn astronaut pee into oxygen Illness helped Van Gogh to capture the perfect storm Report says 1 in 8 babies born premature Poverty linked to increased risk of smoking deaths Very rare crustacean caught by US lobsterman Hunt for Gambia's mythical dragon End: July 15, 2006 Russian Cameraman Records Flight of UFO The Mayan Lord of Creation and 2012 Deep Impact Reveals Comet’s Components Next ISS Crew, Space Tourist Ready for Flight Privately funded Genisis-1 space module sends back pictures Chandra X-ray Observatory Spies Cosmic Fireworks Black holes can boggle the mind Scientists Say Tech Obsession May Be Genetic New source of multipotent adult stem cells discovered in human hair follicles Scientists identify protein with a crucial role in cell death Scientists Say Darwin's Finches Are Evolving Scientists Concoct Chocolate That Won't Melt Unknown Shelley poem discovered Ancient ship wreck yields antiques in Vietnam waters New US National Warning System To Use Phone or Web For Disaster Alerts End: July 14, 2006 Storm of cosmic proportions swirls through Jupiter’s atmosphere Outback grazier discovers rare meteorites Researchers study mysterious cattle mutilation Jack the Ripper mystery solved? Original chief suspect Aaron Kosminski Stones are living creatures that breathe and move UK scientists to build computer mimicking brain interactions Paralyzed man moves computer cursor through thought Increased heart attack risk cited for those living alone Culprit Behind Chronic Ear Infections is Discovered UK scientists lift lid on how taste and aroma works Study Says 75% Of Women Don't Know How To Use Gadgets Mastodon bones discovered in Michigan: Fossils found by road crew date back 10,000 years End: July 13, 2006 'Booming' Earthquake Hits West Virginia Russians launch inflatable spacecraft: Genesis 1 could pave the way for space hotels by 2015 Meteorite doubts emerge in Norway 1,430-Pound Meteorite Joins Cosmosphere Collection US tycoon mulls private space station Scientists question nature's fundamental laws: Laws such as the speed of light may have been different in the past Supercomputers help physicists understand a force of nature 3D Crop Circle Discovered In UK The Quest For The Metal Library Egypt archaeologists discover ancient Greek carvings The advent of 300 channels and the Internet has fragmented audiences - and the explosion of choice has left us poorer Weight gain after menopause ups breast cancer risk Scientists begin to ID causes of arthritis Tiny 'digital camera' could restore vision to the blind Scientists develop Star Trek-type 'tricorder' sensor Heavy fishing blamed for jellyfish 'explosion' off Namibia Big Dinosaurs Got Very Hot, Study Suggests Shanghai school adopts ancient Chinese methods End: July 12, 2006 Space station mended after 7-hour spacewalk Ethanol is sort of a drop in the bucket, scientists warn Mushroom drug produces mystical experience: Two-thirds of study participants rated it as one of top events in their lives Hope for millions of men as scientists succeed in creating sperm from stem cells Infants' brains developed better with breast milk Depression tied to risky teen sex Fish Oil May Help Save Your Sight Coffee may enhance memory, UK study says Linking Parkinson's to everyday pesticides Potential Cure Discovered for Marfan Syndrome Scientists study how we learn to speak Circumcision may stop millions of HIV deaths in Africa new study says America seems to have lost its imagination about cosmic future Obesity In America Huashan Mysterious Grottos—The Largest Man-Made Cavern in Ancient China Hope for unveiling mystery for dinosaur's extinction promising New DNA mapping technique may solve an ancient mystery: Do modern humans carry Neanderthal genes? Newly Unsealed Love Letters Shed Light on Albert Einstein's Private Life End: July 11, 2006 Another meteorite hits Norway Who Built the Moon? Space umbrella would block light from distant stars Satellites can throw light on ‘cosmic cities’ Happiness lessons for all UK children ordered Psychopaths All Around Us Parents turn to tech toys to track teens The deadly sea snail venom that will take away your pain Is weight the new race? End: July 10, 2006 NASA- affiliated scientist say frozen object that plummeted from clear sky was one of the first "megacryometeors" to be recorded in Africa Corning-made 'eye' to watch over Earth Rare all-white baby buffalo born in Colorado Stephen Hawking may be wrong Unique Ancient Statue of Goddess Artemis Unearthed in Greece The Ancient Secrets of Levitation Invisibility at the flick of a switch End: July 9, 2006 Asteroid Approaches Earth: Destruction or Delight? Lotus sprouts faster from 'space seeds' 1840 Photo of Mozart's widow found Sea monster dates back to dinosaur era: Scientists identify Umoonasaurus as unique reptile species 5,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered in Israel Males and Females Found Different in Unexpected Ways in New Genetic Research Call for enclave of male clergy in the Church of England End: July 8, 2006 Mini solar system could reveal hidden dimensions Supernova leaves behind mysterious object Chinese Music From Outer Space Universe weighs in surprisingly light Gene reveals mammoth coat colour Bigfoot has place in our family tree Genetics may play role in drug abuse says new research Painkiller 'could cut ovarian cancer risk' Scientists say blood test may diagnose human version of mad cow disease Scientists find link between brain wasting, heart problems Scientists show genetic difference key to treating brain cancer 52-year-old US woman gives birth after menopause South African woman, at 132 years old, lays claim to be the oldest on earth Ancient raindrops reveal the origins of California's Sierra Nevada range An epic battle on Homer's gender Oregon to begin taxing drivers for miles they travel End: July 7, 2006 Space shield could help search Earth-like planets Novel telescope to probe early universe Russian space agency head says huge flaws in North Korean missiles Solar Activity, Cosmic Rays and Earth's Temperature Down's syndrome gene identified Obesity Linked to Depression, or Vice Versa Scientists Fear Chemical in Plastic Could Be Harmful, Like Wearing a Sex Hormone Patch HIV-Positive Group May Hold the Key to Defeating AIDS Cannabis 'can lead to harder drugs' new study finds If you want your kids to eat their vegetables, then you better eat yours Early terminations push abortion rate to record level in UK The Blood Still Boils U.S. scientists watch rocks grow PCs beat TV for the internet generation End: July 6, 2006 Meteor Found, May Be Largest Ever More effort needed to track asteroids says leading researcher Unique Irish sleep experiment was launched with space shuttle Discovery Hedge funds: Playing dice with the universe Reverse Speech and Electronic Voice Phenomena Alarming Evidence Beef With Growth Hormones Causing Cancer Healthy adults taking maximum doses of Tylenol for two weeks had abnormal liver test results Bottled water gives the brush-off to tooth decay: Scientists find minerals have beneficial effect on dental hygiene Fat people not more jolly, says study Scientist makes tiniest soccer pitch Air pollution, cramped living in Athens breeding 'super mosquitoes' 'Dognapping' cases double as stolen pet market booms in UK End: July 5, 2006 NASA to launch space shuttle despite foam crack Physicists make an effervescent discovery that Space is fizzing Mystery of an African queen Race on to save Egypt's ancient treasures 200-million-year-old Ancient tree growing in popularity Mysterious crystal skulls of Maya possess supernatural capacities Human Family Tree: Shallow Roots Ants have internal pedometer new research finds The Strange Stuff Inside Fireworks British scientists hail 'bionic limb' breakthrough Comatose Man's Brain Rewired Itself Say US Doctors Sleep gene discovery could help insomniacs French scientists deem first face transplant a success Australian scientists develop super-drug End: July 4, 2006 Asteroid misses us by a whisker Newfound meteorite may be among largest NASA has plan to land space shuttle with no crew Universe reveals its dark side Puerto Rico Hospitals To Microchip Patients With Memory Loss Americans lonelier than ever new study finds New theories on world's obesity pandemic Huge Ancient Underground Tunnels Discovered In Yemen Orthodox cross discovered on a split log in Odessa Mysterious Canadian lake creature shrouded in myth Can industry learn from ancient Roman cosmetic preparations? US Scientists say goodbye to next generation of researchers as funding drops South Korean scientists find cancer-spreading gene Water Claims False, Say Scientists: Mail Ads Promise Life-Altering Effects End: July 3, 2006 Today is World UFO Day UK Football Team Manchester United To Microchip Players Science could now detect where is the life in Universe? Huge rare ancient monument discovered in Syria's Valley of Tombs Mysterious Lunar Swirls Women See Themselves With Less Online Skill Than Men Volkswagen unveils car that can drive itself, up to 150 mph New Drug Approved for Common Cause of Blindness Globe's future to be buried in icy Norway: Heavy security is planned for the seed vault that will collect and protect the world's crops Mysterious Website Actually Social Experiment The Mesa Verde mystery: Why did Puebloans leave? End: July 2, 2006 Noah's Ark discovered....again Was there life on Mars? Shiny rock coating may hold the answer Dunes on Mars 'may hide water reservoirs' Ancient Lake-Burst Flooded Atlantic, Slowed Ocean Currents More evidence that China discovered America Egypt Tomb Reveals Ancient Woven Flowers Occult Motive Suspected In Mutilation Of Sheep In UK Top computer hangs on to its title Study detects prejudice in the brain Scientists develop genetically modified tomatoes to fight HIV and HBV viruses Empathy, the quintessentially human ability to sense another's pain, has been detected in mice Several Deaths Reported After People Used Ketek Antibiotic New discovery may help treat stroke-affected humans Human body clock scientists 'close to cure for insomnia' Pomegranates may slow prostate cancer new study finds Vatican Warns Politicians and Scientists Over Stem Cell Research Pope releases secret papers End: July 1, 2006 Huge Asteroid Hurtles Toward Earth More NASA Officials Say Shuttle Not Safe: Agency Rejects Request For Safety Documents Potential Record Shark In Florida Was Carrying 55 Babies Smellophone with a nose of its own Money Does Not Buy Much Happiness New Study Finds Driving While on Cell Phone Worse Than Driving While Drunk Bacteria in sand baffle US scientists Another ‘Stonehenge’ discovered in Amazon Killer asteroid hunter takes first snaps Strange Behavior Turns Crickets into Cannibals Vitamins Don't Bump Up Brain Power, Study Says Dangerous superbug in Canada New Canadian tool can re-grow teeth say inventors 'Artificial waves' may squeeze more oil from reserves Huge asteroid to fly closely past Earth Language Changes How People Do Math New Study Shows Rogue gene may help save cot death babies Only a few months of Vioxx could harm heart, journal says Study shows Parkinson's disease link to pesticides Study Links Male Gays, Birth of Older Brothers Researchers in Indonesia discover snake that can change colors Scientists photograph five ancient coelacanth fish in Indonesia Researchers to Test Ripples in Space-Time Hubble Telescope Down, Source of Key Space Data Could Be Lost Coming soon - mind-reading computers Cell phone signals excite brain, study finds US Civil War $100 bill is sold for $2.1 million World’s oldest spider’s web found in Spain US Bioengineers Fuse Spider Silk And Silica To Create Novel New Material King Tut's necklace shaped by meteorite fireball Egypt archaeologists find sarcophagi near pyramids Top 10 Strangest Japanese Gadgets and Accessories 3 Million test-tube babies worldwide Obesity hurts odds for prostate cancer recovery new study finds Frost-tolerant crops a possibility say scientists California man owns his own piece of the sky NASA Astronomers have some big decisions to make, and they're running out of time Previously unknown Nietzsche diet book discovered Bad driving can be good for you Dodo Bird bone discovery may solve mystery Rape law expands to include alcohol in US Fireball Meteor Blazes Across Many US Western States Key to long life may be mom's age at birth: Children born to women younger than 25 live longer, researchers report Virus fatal to both horses and humans has been found in Australia Darwin's tortoise, Harriet, dies at 176 Scientists plan to recreate 'Big Bang' to uncover universe's mysteries 'Superbugs' Could 'Dwarf' AIDS, Flu: May Be 'Biggest Infectious Disease Problem' In Coming Years Superbug infections in 3 States traced to illegal tattoos Cricket Invasion Causes Driving Hazard in Idaho 1,000 skeletons found in Rome catacombs thought to those of earliest Christians People were wearing jewellery 100,000 years ago, many experts had doubted humans were capable of modern forms of behaviour Human Mad-Cow Disease May Be Latent for 50 Years, Study Says Taking vitamins to prevent cancer? Think again Magnetic device may prevent migraine Social Isolation Growing in U.S., Study Says UFO Research: Findings vs. Facts Earth Surrounded by Giant Fizzy Bubbles Hormones May Hold Clues to Healthy Aging Condoms block cancer-causing disease, study says 100-million-year-old lamprey fossil discovered in China New Cosmic Defense Idea: Fight Asteroids with Asteroids Pamela satellite begins searching for antimatter Slow-frozen People? 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Army called to fight toad invasion in Australia Mystery disorder taking shine off sunflowers in Australia baffles farmers, government officials and scientists Over 1,000 superbug cases in Ulster hospitals 11 cousins give up stomachs after genetic testing DNA to help pick modern descendants of ancient Chinese sage Confucius Pregnancy in teenage girls 'all part of nature's law' says leading UK doctor New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Worth blowing about: junior jazz genius wins spot in Montreux at age 11 Origin of Universe May be Close at Hand The Rachel Bundy Story Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Nanoparticles in sun creams can stress brain cells Liquid Armor Developed Asteroid to threaten Earth in April 2036 Great Ball of Fire: X-Rays Spot Mass of Gas 5 Billion Times Larger Than Solar System Meteorite that fell in North Dakota 70 years ago returning home Experts Abuzz Over Ancient Burial Chamber Near Rome Oldest Example of Mesoamerican Dentistry Found in Ancient Grave Over 2,400-year-old tombs discovered in China Secret UK report points to existence of 'Aurora' Dead whale found in Alaskan river, scientists puzzled Arctic Expedition Will Investigate Alien-like Glacier First official death from chronic fatigue syndrome reported Measles cases 'highest on record' in UK Measles kills 10 children in Kenya Fentanyl-laced Heroin Kills Hundreds Of Addicts In US Scientists find protein that can help viruses replicate while avoiding a human immune reaction Researchers say they've identified the genetic mutation that makes the AIDS virus so deadly 23 Teams Compete To See If Concrete Floats Scientists find new protection for metals in living bacteria New e-discovery rules for US go into effect in December: Failure to comply could be costly 'Explosive' 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits North Carolina Neptune linked to potential asteroid swarm Can this man read your baby's mind? 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