4.0 earthquake centered near Alamo

"A magnitude 4.0 earthquake that shook the East Bay on Friday evening jangled a few nerves but caused little damage.The quake, which was felt as a sharp rumble that lasted about seven seconds, struck at 9 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey reported its epicenter at two miles...

Can you Walk or Ride your Bike Down the Street without being Run Over?

I have to admit I become one of these 'on the edge' drivers when my wife starts hitting my buttons while I get close to pedestrians, dogs or cats or raccoons or any other living creatures. She makes me tense. I am not trying to overrun any living creatures either human of...

Asian stock markets slump, Wall Street flat « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

"China led the Asian markets sharply lower with shares down 5.7 per cent in Shanghai, 3.5 per cent in Hong Kong and 2.5 per cent in Sydney. But after last Friday’s plunge the big cannons were out on Wall Street to steady nerves and head off a likely Black Monday."

Dundee United 0-1 Celtic - Celtic SPL Champions

It's all going wrong for Rangers this season, but they've still got the cup to play for on Saturday." Dundee United 0-1 Celtic ...

Simple Injection Shows Promise for Treating Paralysis

" Paralyzed lab rodents with spinal cord injuries apparently regained some ability to walk six weeks after a simple injection of biodegradable soap-like molecules that helped nerves regenerate. The research could have implications for humans with similar injuries. "It will...

Canadian robot does better brain surgery

"Canadian scientists and engineers have developed a robot with a keen sense of touch that will let doctors perform microscopic operations on the brain using the most vivid visuals yet, they said Tuesday. A melding of brain surgery and rocket science, the neuroArm allows...

A Prosthetic Arm That Acts Like a Real One

"Patients use nerves left intact after amputations to control prosthetic limbs. A new technique that capitalizes on remaining nerves allows amputees to intuitively control their prosthetic limb, providing them with a much better level of control than traditional...

Woman with the golden arm that points to a surgical breakthrough

"A young woman who lost her arm in a motorbike accident has undergone a pioneering surgical technique involving the rerouting of nerves which allows her to feel she is moving her artificial limb with merely the power of thought. Claudia Mitchell is one of only four people in...

Vet accused of injecting horses with vodka pre-race

"OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- A veterinarian will be in court next week to face accusations he injected horses with vodka to calm their nerves before races at Fonner Park in Grand Island. Jay Stewart faces four misdemeanor counts of attempting to influence a race by tampering with a...