Diamonds May Have Jump-started Life on Earth

I think this one is perfect for the "Life" category."One of the greatest mysteries in science is how life began. Now one group of researchers says diamonds may have been life's best friend. Scientists have long theorized that life on Earth got going in a primordial soup of...

Crystal skulls 'are modern fakes'

"Two of the best known crystal skulls - artefacts once thought to be the work of ancient American civilisations - are modern fakes, a scientific study shows.They are at the centre of the story for the latest Indiana Jones film.But experts say examples held at the British...

Smithsonian Institution launches Indian American History

"The project, called HomeSpun: Made In The U.S.A., seeks to establish a permanent presence at the Smithsonian dedicated to the history, achievements and contributions of America's rapidly growing Indian American population. HomeSpun will chronicle the immigration of Indians...

Iraqi Refugees -bill moyers interviews george packer and deborah amos

im only posting a portion of the article, its pretty long,but this inst the first ive heard of how big a problem this is.Anyone with money has already left Iraq, maybe never to return.This has created HUGE problems with cities in the region.Not to mention what it has left in...

Nasa fires 'love kidnap' astronaut

"Astronaut Lisa Nowak has been dismissed from Nasa, after being charged with trying to kidnap a woman she saw as her rival for the affections of a space shuttle pilot. Nasa officials however said the dismissal did not reflect any belief in her guilt or innocence. She has...