
Archive for February, 2010 :
New ‘Alien Invader’ Star Clusters Found in Milky Way
February 28th, 2010
As many as one quarter of the star clusters in our Milky Way — many more than previously thought — are invaders from other galaxies, according to a new study.
In Antarctica, ‘Weird’ Things Are Happening
February 28th, 2010
With the dramatic crash of an iceberg against a glacier that dislodged a massive new chunk of ice, the mysterious continent of Antarctica once again did the unexpected.
Huge Sculpture of Pharaoh’s Head Unearthed in Egypt
February 28th, 2010
Archaeologists have unearthed a massive red granite head of one of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs who ruled nearly 3,400 years ago.
Weird Science To The Rescue
February 28th, 2010
A look at some of the experimental new measures scientists are turning to in their last-ditch battle against global warming.
Quantum Physics Breakthrough: Equation for Materials Innovation
February 28th, 2010
Engineers have made a breakthrough in an 80-year-old quandary in quantum physics that could make electronic devices smaller and cars more energy efficient.
More Charged in Jersey Abuse Case
February 26th, 2010
Two new people have been charged in the Jersey Island abuse case.
Want To Help Find Aliens? Now, You Can
February 26th, 2010
Think of it as crowd sourcing for aliens. The SETI Institute, an organization dedicated to finding life outside planet Earth, is inviting the world to help in its quest.
Torn Apart By Its Own Tides, Massive Planet Is On A ‘Death March’
February 26th, 2010
An international group of astrophysicists has determined that a massive planet outside our Solar System is being distorted and destroyed by its host star.
Atheists Promise to Care for Pets After Rapture
February 26th, 2010
If, as millions of fundamentalist Christians believe, the Rapture is imminent, who will take care of the pets of those who are suddenly spirited away to heaven?
Did Sigmund Freud Own a Hitler Painting?
February 26th, 2010
The Jewish psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud may have had a painting by Adolf Hitler hanging on the wall of his office, it has been revealed.
Italian TV Chef Suspended for Love of Cat Stew
February 26th, 2010
Earlier this week, the hugely popular host of an Italian cookery show was suspended from state television for lauding one of Tuscany’s lesser-known treats: cat stew.
The Making of the West Bank’s ‘Avatar’ Protest
February 26th, 2010
Activists representing a small Palestinian village dressed up like the oppressed aliens from the blockbuster movie “Avatar” as they staged a demonstration in front of the Israeli West Bank barrier.
Migration to New World May Have Come Through High Arctic
February 25th, 2010
A new theory proposing an Arctic migration to the New World at least 10,000 years earlier than generally believed could vindicate Canadian archeologists’ contention that the Yukon’s Bluefish Caves hold evidence of human habitation from 25,000 years ago.
Arctic Satellite Feeds Suffer Sun Transit Outages
February 25th, 2010
Sun transit interruptions occur when the sun crosses the equator and aligns behind a satellite, overwhelming satellite signals with thermal energy.
America’s First Suicide Bomber
February 25th, 2010
Joseph Stack may be just one of a growing number of Americans driven to extreme measures by a hopelessly corrupt and oppressive government
Panama Enters U.S. – Colombian war
February 25th, 2010
The CIA’s puppet govt. in Panama is helping Columbia wage war against the FARC resistance.
Orca’s Fight Back
February 25th, 2010
Orca’s are highly intelligent and social beings who should not be imprisoned and forced to perform tricks for humans. Boycott any business that imprisons animals for profit.
Saturn Moon Could Host Life
February 25th, 2010
If NASA can be believed, Saturn’s moon Enceladus has the heat and organic compounds necessary for life.
Baby’s Blood Stolen and Used for Secret DNA Database
February 25th, 2010
As we previously reported, most state health agencies steal the DNA of newborn babies. Now it has been revealed that Texas gave stolen DNA data to the Feds.
Obama Gives the FDA to Monsatano
February 24th, 2010
Monsanto’s hit-man was appointed the Head of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration the day after the Haiti earthquake. The satan of corporations is now in charge of your food supply.
Monsanto Lies to Get Toxic Crops Approved
February 24th, 2010
The most vile corporation on the planet wants to contaminate and control your food supply. One of their executives in India recently admitted that fake data was used to get approvals for genetically modified crops.
Oath Keepers Vow to Defend the Constitution
February 24th, 2010
Resistance to the subversion of the U.S. Constitution by criminal corporations and their puppet politicians is growing and Oath Keepers is organizing the resistance with active military and law enforcement.
Swine Flu a “Faked Pandemic”
February 24th, 2010
If you don’t know by now that the swine flu pandemic was a scam, read this article.
The Food, Inc. Horror Movie
February 24th, 2010
Food, Inc. is a movie that all ominivores should watch so they will know the real consequences of their dietary choices.
UFO Files: Triangles And Toblerones
February 24th, 2010
The MoD has declassified previously top-secret files of hundreds of eerie close encounters.
Piece of Bread Stalls LHC, Adds Fuel to Crazy Theories
February 24th, 2010
It’s just plain crazy. The catastrophes which have prevented the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) from doing what it’s supposed to do are still stacking up. All because of an errant piece of bread.
Roots Key to Second Green Revolution
February 24th, 2010
Root systems are the basis of the second Green Revolution, and the focus on beans and corn that thrive in poor growing conditions will help some of the world’s poorest farmers.
Water Drops Magnify Sunlight and Burn Leaves
February 24th, 2010
Many gardeners swear you should not water in the midday because water droplets on plants can magnify the sun’s rays and burn leaves. But the idea has never been rigorously tested, until now.
Finding Hope In Canada’s Arctic With the Help of a Circus
February 24th, 2010
In response to this widespread despair among the young in Igloolik, several young people created a circus troupe called Artcirq that blends modern circus activities with traditional Inuit culture.
Utsuro Bune Japanese Edo Period UFO Evidence
February 23rd, 2010
The Iwase Bunko Depository library has in its ownership a record known as the ‘Tales of Castaways’, that documents what many refer as the ‘Edo-period UFO’.
Diversity of Corals, Algae Suggests Resilience to Global Warming
February 23rd, 2010
A new finding gives hope that coral reefs and the ecosystems they support may persist in the face of global warming.
Happiness Makes Us Adventurous, Study Finds
February 23rd, 2010
A recent study suggests that as soon as we bounce back from feeling blue and sulking in our comfort zone, the lure of exploration and adventure jumps back up too.
Life-Extending Cocktail Cooked Up For Mice
February 23rd, 2010
Despite the hype, mega-doses of antioxidants have failed to deliver the promise of a long, healthy life.
School ‘Used Webcams To Spy On Pupils’
February 23rd, 2010
A school in the US has been accused of spying on its students by remotely activating cameras built into their laptops.
Memory-Erasing Drugs Could Result from New Brain Discovery
February 23rd, 2010
A newfound brain mechanism erases memories on purpose to help make way for new ones. Scientists suggest it could lead to the development of memory-erasing drugs that make a person forget certain things.
SDO’s Atlas V Rocket Destroys a Sundog
February 22nd, 2010
Moments after launch, SDO’s Atlas V rocket flew past a sundog hanging suspended in the blue Florida sky and, with a rippling flurry of shock waves, destroyed it.
‘Egg Timer’ That Reads Women’s Bio Clock
February 22nd, 2010
Experts have come up with a simple, quick and inexpensive test that can measure a woman’s egg reserve .
Archaeologist Sees Proof for Bible in Ancient Wall
February 22nd, 2010
An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.
Scientists Freeze Water with Heat
February 21st, 2010
Imagine water freezing solid even as it’s heating up. Such are the bizarre tricks scientists now find water is capable of.
Teleportation, Materialisation and Invisibility
February 21st, 2010
Throughout history there have been reports from paranormal research, shamanism, mysticism and ufology, of people or objects that become invisible, materialised, dematerialised, or teleported. Understanding the dynamics of one of these phenomena may assist us in understanding the others.
Govt Denial Over Canberra Hospital Problems
February 21st, 2010
The ACT government has defended an exodus of obstetricians from Canberra Hospital amid claims of a senior doctor shortage, workplace bullying, and trying to hide medical blunders.
‘Tokyo Two’ Plead Not Guilty in Whale Trial
February 21st, 2010
Two Japanese Greenpeace activists have pleaded not guilty to theft and trespass during their investigation into alleged embezzlement in the country’s whaling industry.
Sydney Schoolgirl Saves Lives As Home Burns
February 21st, 2010
A Sydney schoolgirl has been credited with saving her family’s life after a fire broke out near where she and relatives slept.
Meteorite Crammed With ‘Millions’ Of Organic Compounds
February 18th, 2010
A meteorite that hit the town of Murchison, Australia, hasn’t quit giving up its secrets.
Bees Can Say ‘Stop’
February 18th, 2010
Bees can tell others in their colony to avoid troublesome places. This is the first time a “negative” bee signal has been identified. The bees doing the warning can target the bees who are “dancing” directions.
“Love” Hormone May Help Autism Symptoms
February 18th, 2010
A hormone thought to encourage bonding between mothers and their babies may foster social behavior in some adults with autism, French researchers said.
Does Insomnia Shrink Your Brain?
February 18th, 2010
Chronic lack of sleep could end up costing you more than the price of that extra cup of coffee you need to stay awake.
King Tut Felled by Malaria and Broken Leg
February 18th, 2010
New genetic tests of royal mummies reveal that the boy king was afflicted by club foot — a family bone disease, and most likely died of malaria, not murder.
Ed Chouinard’s Web of Love Experiment
February 16th, 2010
Mind-Matter Interrelationships between two conscious entities are seen to couple information and transfer energy, a dynamic and repeatable phenomena that ultimately needs some kind of a non-local quantum explanation.
Mexican ‘Meteorite’ Was Falling Russian Satellite
February 16th, 2010
A loud explosion and ball of fire that people in central Mexico reported seeing in the sky was actually a Russian satellite plunging back to earth, experts said.
Whaling Protester Could Be Charged With Piracy
February 16th, 2010
A protester who boarded a Japanese whaling ship could be charged with piracy, a group representing the fleet says.
Pope Nominated for British Classical Music Award
February 16th, 2010
POPE Benedict XVI has been nominated for a top British classical music award and will fight for the prize against reality television stars.
US Accused of Interfering in Iraq Election
February 16th, 2010
A former Iraqi deputy prime minister who encouraged the United States to topple dictator Saddam Hussein says Washington has interfered in the war-torn country’s March 7 general election.
Future Soldiers May Get Brain Boosters
February 16th, 2010
The soldiers of the future might controversially boost their brains with drugs and prosthetics, with mechanical exoskeletons, and have artificially intelligent “digital buddies”.
Did the U.S. Military Cause the Haiti Earthquake?
February 15th, 2010
The evidence strongly suggests that the US military has the technology to cause massive earthquakes. Other evidence suggests that the US may have used the technology to cause the earthquake in Haiti.
BC Chiefs Go on Hunger Strike Over Fish Farms
February 15th, 2010
British Colombia First Nations Chiefs are fasting to show their opposition to destructive fish farms in their territory. Fish farms destroy wild fish populations by spreading disease.
Prince Charles’ Organic Business Hit Hard
February 12th, 2010
The Prince of Wales was revealed as an unlikely victim of the recession as figures showed that his organic food label, Duchy Originals, incurred almost £3.3 million ($5.85 million) in losses last year.
New Party Drug Can Cause Self Mutilation
February 12th, 2010
Victoria has been targeted for a massive shipment of a dangerous new party drug, nicknamed “miaow”, which causes some users to self-mutilate.
Fish Found In Boy’s Sex Organ
February 12th, 2010
A 2cm long fish apparently found it’s way into the penis of a 14-year-old boy from India in a bizarre medical case.
Girl, Beaten As Security Guards Watch
February 12th, 2010
A 15-year-old girl in the US has been brutally beaten at a public bus terminal while three security guards stood by and watched.
Bush Billboard Poses $64,000 Question
February 12th, 2010
From a billboard, high above Interstate Highway 35 near Wyoming, Minn., an image of George W. Bush watches over with the question asking whether you miss him.
Court Rules Sex-Change Surgery Is Tax-Deductible
February 12th, 2010
Along with their home office expenses and one-half of the cost of their business meals, American taxpayers can take a tax deduction for their sex-change operations.
Book Profiles Feline Angel of Death
February 12th, 2010
The scientist in Dr. David Dosa was skeptical when first told that Oscar, an aloof cat kept by a nursing home, regularly predicted patients’ deaths by snuggling alongside them in their final hours.
Hindu Wins Battle for Funeral Pyre In Britain
February 12th, 2010
A devout Hindu declared himself “overjoyed” Wednesday after winning a court fight to be allowed to be cremated in Britain on an open-air funeral pyre.
What the New 9-11 Photos Show
February 11th, 2010
Recently released photos support the fact that the attacks of 911 were an inside job and the collapse of the World Trade Center a controlled demolition.
The Jewish Secret Society that Dominates America
February 11th, 2010
The US govt. has long been secretly influenced by sinister forces.
Judge Rules: ALF is Not a Gang
February 11th, 2010
A California Judge recently decided that the Animal Liberation Front is not a criminal gang after all. However, anyone in the U.S. who stands up for animals is still a criminal.
Ancient Greenland Gene Map Has A Surprise
February 11th, 2010
Scientists have sequenced the DNA from four frozen hairs of a Greenlander who died 4,000 years ago in a study they say takes genetic technology into several new realms.
Terrestrial Gamma-ray Flashes, A Danger To Air Travelers?
February 11th, 2010
Intense flashes of terrestrial gamma-ray energy blast through thunderstorms close to the altitude where commercial airliners fly.
The Curious Case Of The Sleeping Beauty Sickness
February 10th, 2010
We all take a power nap once in a while–to recharge after a stressful day at work. But in the case of Louisa Ball, her nap took more than just a few minutes–she slept for days!
Third-hand Tobacco Smoke Causes Cancer
February 10th, 2010
New studies show that cigarette smoke clings to surfaces and makes dangerous cancer-causing compounds.
The U.S. is Now a Police State
February 10th, 2010
Obama has continued the war on Americans started by Bush.
Bt Brinjal Unfit for Human Consumption
February 10th, 2010
Expert independent scientist verdict contradicts Indian regulatory authorities on biosafety of GM aubergine (eggplant).
India Reverses Toxic Eggplant Approval, For Now
February 10th, 2010
After approving the introduction of a toxic genetically modified eggplant, the Indian govt. has reversed its decision.
Is Your Brain Really Necessary?
February 10th, 2010
John Lorber, a British neurologist, claims that some patients are more normal than would be inferred from their brain scans.
This Tree’s A Lady!
February 10th, 2010
Scientists have discovered the female sex hormone progesterone in a walnut tree, shaking up what’s known about the difference between plants and animals.
Chavez: US ‘Tectonic Weapon’ Caused Haiti Quake
February 10th, 2010
A ‘tectonic weapon’ under testing by the United States caused the Haiti earthquake, according to Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, who appears to have more of a sci-fi background than we all thought.
New ‘Underwater Plane’ To Explore Ocean Depths
February 10th, 2010
A new “underwater plane” will plunge wealthy riders down into the ocean depths for a hefty fee.
Reactions Faster Than Actions, Study Finds
February 10th, 2010
The mythology of the Wild West suggests the person who draws first in a gunfight is usually the first to get shot, and new findings now hint at a reason why this might happen.
Transgenic Tomatoes Last Longer
February 10th, 2010
Grown tomatoes cannot last more than 10 to 15 days. But crop scientists in India were able to enhance them, so that a storage system is not anymore needed.
Sinatra’s Song ‘My Way’ Banned in Philippine Karaoke Bars
February 9th, 2010
Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” has been banned from many bars across the Philippines after at least six people were killed in the last decade while performing karaoke renditions of the song.
Evo Morales Continues to Lead Bolivia
February 6th, 2010
Bolivia continues to enjoy hope for the future as Evo Morales was inaugurated into his second term as President of Bolivia.
Going Vegan
February 6th, 2010
A life-long carnivore gives up meat, eggs, dairy for better health and a better planet.
Xylitol Poisoning: More Deadly Than Chocolate
February 6th, 2010
While xylitol products are safe for people, they are poison for our canine pets, according Dr. Paula Terifaj.
No Child Un-Recruited
February 6th, 2010
The “no child left behind” act requires schools to provide confidential information on students to the military. Another good reason to home-school children.
FBI Pushing for More Internet Spy Power
February 5th, 2010
The FBI is demanding that ISPs keep a log of every web site their customers visit and make the info. available to the Feds.
Feds Stealing DNA?
February 5th, 2010
For decades U.S. State governments have been secretly collecting the DNA of newborn babies without the parent’s permission.
Quantum Mechanics at Work in Photosynthesis
February 5th, 2010
A team of chemists have observed quantum mechanics at work in photosynthesis in marine algae.
More Poison to be Added to Meat
February 3rd, 2010
The corrupt FDA has approved another toxic chemical to be added to animal food. Another reason to not eat meat or dairy products.
Who’s Who in Mexico’s Narco Wars?
February 3rd, 2010
Mexico’s drug gangs have gained substantial power under the current governments in the US and Mexico.
Ozark UFO Conference
February 2nd, 2010
The Ozark UFO Conference will be held April 9 – 11, 2010 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
Cuba: Creative, Complex and Contradictory
February 2nd, 2010
As the only sustainable country on the planet, we can learn a lot from Cuba.
Court Rules Against the People, Again
February 2nd, 2010
Illegal government spying got a boost when a lawsuit against the government was recently thrown out by corrupt U.S. District Chief Judge Vaughn Walker.
‘Peace Prize’ President Submits Largest War Budget
February 2nd, 2010
The war industry’s puppet is doing his job by milking taxpayers for more cash they don’t have to spend on waging needless war.
Senators Move to Block Audit of Fed
February 2nd, 2010
Corrupt politicians are trying to prevent an audit of the private Federal Reserve bank – which completely controls the US money supply.
Invasion Of The Giant Squids
February 2nd, 2010
Giant squids! Sorry to startle you, but we’re just so excited. You see, they’re giant squids! And they’re invading California beaches by the hundreds!
Northern “Biopirates” Gobbling up the Planet
February 1st, 2010
Rich countries are like biopirates, looting far-away lands for food, raw materials and cheap labour.
Torture Priest Still Celebrating Mass
February 1st, 2010
More than two years after he was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity committed during the 1976-1983 dictatorship in Argentina, former police chaplain Christian von Wernich has not been penalised by the Catholic Church.