Midwest’s postflood risk: toxic basements

A flood isn't over when it's over--some environmental hazards are still lurking, and, in many cases, growing. And, as other commentators have said, Midwesterners ravaged by historic floods most likely won't get as much federal aid as those affecte by Katrina."The oil,...

Large ‘Planet X’ may lurk beyond Pluto

An icy, unknown world might lurk in the distant reaches of our solar system beyond the orbit of Pluto, according to a new computer model. The hidden world — thought to be much bigger than Pluto based on the...

Preparing Your Child for the Online World

"Before you invest big bucks on the latest computer for your child, it is important to first understand the potential dangers that lurk there, and how to help keep your child safe from pornography and predators. Just as you teach your child how to confront dangers in the real...

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