Extinct Galapagos tortoise 'can live again'

As scientists hoped Lonesome George would do, an extinct Galapagos tortoise may be 'brought back to life' as relatives of the Geochelone elephantopus has been found. "Cross-breeding these living tortoises might...

Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

"It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.The U.S. government believes that America is going to pot -- literally.Earlier this month, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse...

Coldplay to release new EP this year

"  Coldplay have revealed they will release an new EP at the end of this year.   As previously Reported the foursome were rumoured to have some tracks left over from their sessions for recent chart-topping...

Jedi Academy opens in Belfast

CORUSCANT - no, sorry... BELFAST - bouyed by the growing popularity of the Jedi faith (nearly 400,000 believers in the UK, according to the 2001 census), Queens University in Belfast is offering its first course in...

Sreesanth recovers, almost..

"Sreesanth has recovered from the side strain that laid him low after the Indian Premier League and, though still suffering from a stiff back, is said to be targeting the India A game against New Zealand A in Chennai on September 21 for his return to national duty. Sreesanth...

The Academy of Cinema and Television Announces Collaboration with Adrian R'Mante

The Academy of Cinema and Television announced today, a collaboration with Adrian R'Mante to create a specialized online educational series for kids and teens interested in the Entertainment Industry.The Academy of...

Girl testifies against driving teacher accused of exposure

"YORK, S.C. -- A teenage girl took the stand Tuesday and came face to face with the man accused of exposing himself to her and four other girls last summer. David Zitcovich has been...

New Algeria suicide attack kills 11

Following yesterday's attack that killed 43 people, Algeria was hit by two new suicide bombings today. This signals further trouble ahead, as it indicated a sustained campaign of violence by the country's Islamist groups."Algeria was rocked by two further suicide bombings...

Soul legend Isaac Hayes dies

"(CNN) -- Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday. ...

Ancestor of T rex unearthed

The t-rex's ancestor which lived about 200 million years ago was unearthed in a diggin in southern Poland. It was about 5 meters long and it's biggest tooth was about 7 centimeters long." WARSAW: Paleontologists...

Academy Award Winner, Morgan Freeman in serious Auto Accident

Academy Award Winner, Morgan Freeman in serious Auto Accident"  Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman was in a serious car accident in Mississippi last night. The one car accident around 11:30  just...

Actor Morgan Freeman hospitalized at The MED after accident

"Updated: Aug 4, 2008 12:25 PM Morgan Freeman at an appearance in Memphis last May. MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman was involved in a serious car accident Sunday night in north Mississippi. Mississippi...

Oprah School Trial Begins Behind Closed Doors

The trial of a school matron accused of abusing students at Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls has begun in Johannesburg. Thankfully, the details of the proceedings are being kept from frenized media...

Former Female Drama Teacher Faces Sex Charges

"GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – A former Guilford County drama teacher is charged with having sex multiple times with a student.Leanne Macklin, 26, worked as a teacher at Weaver Academy High School for Performing and...

VaTech, D.O.E, Russians, collaborators study rare microorganism that produces...

"An ancient organism from the pit of a collapsed volcano may hold the key to tomorrow's hydrogen economy. Scientists from across the world have formed a team to unlock the process refined by a billions-year old archaea. The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute...

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