Old Catholic "Guilt" myth debunked

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWe have all heard of the Catholic Guilt Complex, Marriage before Sex, unpure thoughts are a sure fire way to Hell, Condoms, Birth Control, Masturbation is a sin, but...

Wake up and smell the turkey: Study exposes medical myths

"Feeling sleepy? Don't blame the leftover turkey. The holiday favorite's nap-inspiring powers have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new paper that debunks common health myths. Authors say they were...

Medical Myths "Debunked"

Well that certainly is a relief, though I still reserve the couch for a snooze after gorging on XmasTurkey, relatives be damned, they can sleep on the livingroom floor. "Researchers find some medical myths are...

7 Sisters' Star: may be giving birth to planets

To find life on other planets, would certainly put to rest the notions of others who presume we are alone."Rocky planets the size of Earth or Mars may be forming around a sun-like star in the Pleiades star...

Remote-control Nanoparticles Deliver Drugs Directly Into Tumors

Nano Technology is advancing an a very fast pace. The possibilities seem endless for several fields including technology, biology, food, and yes even warfare. There is sure to be much debate about its use but here is an article about nanoparticles being used to target and...

Canada : Global warming may reduce cod stocks to Arctic

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Though Global warming may contribute to declining Cod Stocks, Over fishing from other countries who enter Canadian waters while Canadian fisherman watch...

Dusty Galaxies Yield Up Hundreds Of Black Holes :: Oblate Spheroid

"Astronomers using specialized NASA telescopes have found hundreds of quasar/black holes hiding deep inside dusty galaxies billions of light-years away. For decades, astronomers have long suspected that the...

Females better at teaching reading to boys: study

Apparently this Study left out Catholic School Nuns and their metre long "Ninja Style" rulers.  Not to mention "NUNs With Guns"Young boys may have a better chance of learning to read when they are taught by...

Oregon study questions biofuel benefits

"CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A new study from Oregon State University shows that when it comes to reducing dependence on foreign oil, other methods, such as raising the gas tax, cost up to 28 times less than using...

Good news on climate change: We're using a lot less water

This is good news!  Keep up those conservation efforts folks, we are making a difference! (Susan Jones photo)"Good news on climate change: We're using a lot less water Conservation measures credited Larry...

Dirty Snow Melts Arctic Faster!

"Dirty snow may warm Arctic as much as greenhouse gases Burning cleaner fuel would brighten snow and lower temperatures. If you are really worried about the Arctic Ice melting, Scientists suggest measures everyone...

Report: Airlines suffer more delays

Airline hassles are on the rise: More passengers found themselves bumped, their flights delayed or their bags lost last year than in 2005, according to the annual Airline Quality Rating report released Monday.The...

Computer as plug-puller: Fate by software

This is an interesting way to deal with the tricky issue of life vs. death; the researchers insist that this program would not be a substitute for the surrogate but would rather serve as a guide for the person...

Amy Goodman is coming to town

I am going to see Amy Goodman on Saturday as she comes to Vancouver, BC. We will have our cameras and I will write about the talk.  If you are in town come on down to the Vancouver Public library. ...

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