The Darwin Awards serve as a reminder that, although we are the most intelligent creatures on Earth... thats not saying much...

NM mom charged with killing son on the playground

A mother playing with her children at a park spotted a little black sneaker sticking out of the sand underneath the playground equipment. Figuring a youngster had lost his shoe, she bent down to pick it up. It was strangely heavy.

Automobile restraints do not increase chance of fetal complications following accidents

It is well established that seat belts save lives. However, many pregnant women do not wear seat belts, for fear that the belt itself could injure the baby in a car crash. But is this actually the case? Does the seat belt put the baby at risk?

Humanists sponsor population-control forum - Should we encourage teenage boys to undergo irreversible vasectomies at age 18 by offering them brand-new pickup trucks?

Should we encourage teenage boys to undergo irreversible vasectomies at age 18 by offering them brand-new pickup trucks?

Molecule of life emerges from laboratory slime - life - 13 May 2009 - New Scientist

CREATING life in the primordial soup may have been easier than we thought. Two essential elements of RNA have finally been made from scratch, under conditions similar to those that likely prevailed during the dawn of life.

House - Both Sides Now Recap

A great season finale for season 5 of House MD. This is the full recap from Fox.

Nuclear fuel for spacecraft set to run out in 2018 - space - 07 May 2009 - New Scientist

We owe the wonderful imagesMovie Camera of the outer solar system taken by the Galileo and Cassini spacecraft to the power generated by Cold War surplus nuclear isotopes.

Jury acquits W.R. Grace, 3 execs in asbestos case

W.R. Grace & Co. and three former executives were acquitted Friday of federal charges that they knowingly allowed residents of northwestern Montana town to be exposed to asbestos from its vermiculite mine.

H1N1 flu Scare in Montana

There was a reported flu scare in Montana Friday -- according to a press release by the Department of Public Health and Human Services two schools were closed today in Wheatland County because of an "outbreak of a virus".

Scientists to chase tornadoes to learn secrets

For most people, tornadoes are something to flee. But next month a small army of scientists will be doing just the opposite, crisscrossing the nation's middle in search of twisters.

'House' actor Kal Penn joins White House team

I wondered why they killed his character in the last episode, now I guess we know why!

What would it look like to fall into a black hole? - space - 01 April 2009 - New Scientist

Cool video. To be sure, I wouldn't want to experience this firsthand...

Drug-free memory erasure could lead to spotless minds - health - 02 April 2009 - New Scientist

A new drug-free therapy wipes away fearful memories in rats and humans. The simple treatment might eventually help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, say researchers.

Clive Thompson on the Taming of Comment Trolls

"Obama sucks." When Barack Obama relaunched Whitehouse.gov in January, a cry went up from his supporters. Obama had promised to take the democratized, wikified mojo of his campaign Web site—with its open-to-all discussion threads—to Pennsylvania Avenue.

The Pirate Party Makes a Bid for the European Parliament | Threat Level from Wired.com

Activist Christian Engström looks more like a engineer than a buccaneer. But in June he'll be one of 20 candidates running for seats in the European Parliament under the skull-and-crossbones flag of the Swedish Pirate Party.

Texas vote leaves loopholes for teaching creationism - science-in-society - 28 March 2009 - New Scientist

It was a mixed bag of victory and defeat for science on Friday when the Texas Board of Education voted on their state science standards.

Teen Brains Clear Out Childhood Thoughts

The mysterious goings-on inside teen brains have befuddled countless parents over the years. Now some insights are being provided by recent neuroscience research.

Body found in wreckage

Emergency workers Sunday recovered the remains of a person from the debris of Thursday's downtown explosion.A Gallatin County coroner was in the process of identifying the remains later Sunday, said Bozeman Fire Chief Jason Shrauger.

Official: Bozeman explosion largest in 24 years

Thursday's explosion that destroyed a downtown eatery is the largest explosion in Bozeman in 24 years, according to Assistant City Manager Chuck Winn who spoke at a press conference at 10 a.m.

Court rules for Utah city in religious marker case

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday that a small religious group cannot force a city in Utah to place a granite marker in a local park that already is home to a Ten Commandments display.

Stimulus bill expected to restart mine cleanup

When the Beal Mountain mine opened in 1988 near Butte, Mont., its owner promoted open-pit cyanide leaching for extracting gold from ore as modern and environmentally friendly.

Bishop arrested for child chimney pot stunt

A British bishop was arrested on suspicion of child cruelty after he helped his two young sons to perch on top of the chimney of their house to read a book as part of a school project. Bishop Jonathan Blake, of the Open Episcopal Church , took pictures of his sons Nathan, eight, …

Sweet! Cotton candy may help labs grow tissue

Cotton candy has delighted children for a century. Now it may have found a new role: helping scientists grow replacement tissues for people.

Pope reaffirms life amid heated right-to-die case - Yahoo! News

Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday affirmed the need to protect life even while suffering, making a last-minute intervention as Italy grapples with a fiercely debated right-to-die case.

Steelers Win! Steelers vs. Cardinals - Blog - February 1, 2009 - SI.com

Few expected much from this Super Bowl, but it ended up being one of the best ever with a thrilling end to the first half and a spectacular end to the game with the Steelers winning 27-23 in the final seconds.

Obama facing dilemma over protectionism in bill - Yahoo! News

Less than two weeks into office, President Barack Obama faces a dilemma over protectionist provisions in a massive economic stimulus bill : Backing the measures could set off a trade war, while opposing them could trigger a backlash from his supporters. The choice involves "buy  …

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