Snow capped Everest turning into rocky mountain

The glacier cover in mountain regions worldwide has decreased significantly in recent years as a result of warming trends, according to a latest report   conducted by  the International Center...

DNA links 17 people to B.C. Ancient Iceman

In 1999 an Ancient Iceman found entombed in a BC Glacier for Centuries has direct links to the First Nations Wolf Clan through the marvel of DNA Technology."DNA links at least 17 people to B.C. icemanRelated to...

Mars lander aims for touchdown in 'Green Valley'

Life on Mars..."Mars lander aims for touchdown in 'Green Valley' 22:37 11 April 2008 NewScientist.com news service David Shiga   Enlarge image ...

Saved by Beer!

The following is a press release by band called National Product, whose tour van was beset by mechanical difficulties, to put it mildly."Late Friday night while driving to Calgary the members in National Product...

Brass Band Instruments Stolen for Scrap

"MEMBERS of a brass band who had £15,000 worth of instruments stolen during a break-in fear they have been taken for their scrap value. Towcester Studio Band had a quarter of its instruments stolen when burglars broke into the band's clubhouse in Bransons Lane,...

Who is Osama bin Laden?

"On March 7, 2004, as the snows melted in the mountains of Afghanistan and U.S. President George W. Bush eyed a November election, the United States launched Operation Mountain Storm in the rugged border between Afghanistan and Pakistan to find the elusive Osama bin...

they say it was hot enough to melt steel

My question is this:  Was it hot enough to melt something not made of steel?

bought six weeks before

Insurance Award  --  4 billion dollars.

Animations Show Global Warming's Potential Effects on Coastal Cities

Animations show the anticipated flooding in major U.S. cities as global warming raises sea levels. There will be stronger hurricanes. Even relatively weak storms will be able to do great damage.

Climate Model Predicts Greater Melting, Submerged Cities

Submerged cities. Assuming the sea rises far enough, it must happen. Only a floating city could avoid being submerged.

All Hands To The Pumps! Here Comes The Sea

Look at the new map of Florida. Are you buying or selling a house that will be under the sea?

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