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New study suggests that rudimentary fingers were already present in the fins of a fish-like creature that lived 380 million years ago. This upends the prevailing theory on the evolution of fingers and toes.
Olympic smog is becoming a major headache for the Chinese as they prepare for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games. Athletes are reporting vision problems.
Summer is often associated with family and personal vacations, and I hope that you have either recently taken a vacation or have one planned in the near future. Even if you're opting for a "staycation," ensure you have something exciting planned. Vacations provide an opportunity to strengthen bonds, create cherished memories, and are an important part of balancing work and life.
In CSI: 3 Dimensions Of Murder, you work alongside the Las Vegas TV cast and help them solve intense cases and investigate crimes using cutting-edge techniques and real-world forensic equipment.
Genetic analysis has revealed the contents of an ancient shipwreck dating back to the era of the Roman Republic and Athenian Empire. The cargo was olive oil flavored with oregano. Beyond discovering ingredients for Italian salad dressing on the sea floor, such research could provide a wealth of insights concerning the everyday life of ancient …
A parasite common in Asian bees has spread to Europe and the Americas and is behind the mass disappearance of honeybees in many countries, says a Spanish scientist who has been studying the phenomenon for years. The culprit is a microscopic parasite called nosema ceranae said Mariano Higes, who leads a team of researchers at …
Japan is known for doing some crazy experimentation, especially when it comes to food. Just browse the McDonald’s Japan menu to see what I’m talking about. But the Pizza Hut Double Roll pizza from Pizza Hut Japan is insane. Pizza Hut Double Roll Ingredients The Pizza Hut Double Roll pizza basically looks like they just …
Silverchair's grueling tour schedule hasn't been good for the band's health. Singer Daniel Johns recently contracted a severe case of laryngitis. But despite his illness, the band still performed on the Tonight SHow With Jay Leno.
A new study on the effects of low daily doses of the artificial sweetener aspartame shows a statistically significant increase in leukemia, lymphoma and breast cancer in rats. Consumer advocates are calling for the FDA to take another look at the safety of aspartame in light of the study, but the FDA seems uninterested. “Because …
TV personality and science expert, Don Herbert, better know as Mr. Wizard, has passed away.
Veterinarian Bob George sliced open the dead shark and saw the outline of a fish. No surprise there, since sharks digest their food slowly. Then George realized he wasn’t looking at the stomach of the blacktip reef shark, but at her uterus. In it was a perfectly formed, 10-inch-long shark pup that was almost ready …
James D. Watson, who helped crack the DNA code half a century ago, last week became the first person handed the full text of his own DNA on a small computer disk. But he won’t be the last. Soon enough, scientists say, we will all be able to decipher our own genomes — the six …
Do you know someone on a perpetual diet but they never lose any weight? The fast food salads they are eating may be the culprit.
Gamers beware. Using the Nintendo Wii console may be dangerous to your health. According to several reports, Nintendo Wii injuries that include pulled muscles, broken bones, and lacerations are on the rise with gamers.
dna11 is a company that uses your DNA to make personalized artwork.
Looks like all the rumors were true. Say hello to the new special edition red iPod Nano. Bono, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities have partnered with Apple Computer on a special red-colored iPod Nano to help raise money for a new charity aimed at battling AIDS in Africa called PRODUCT RED. To help promote the …
NBC is shutting down production of its low-rated series "Kidnapped" midseason. Remaining episodes will be available on NBC.com.
