From the page: "It has been discovered that the antibodies (molecules that fight disease) in sharks are extremely resilient and researchers hope that this quality can be isolated to help slow the spread of cancer, malaria, and other human diseases." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "Andrew Sullivan nails it on Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's secret weapon -- less what he does to Republican Sen. John McCain then what he holds back on doing and provokes McCain to do:
Obama's not-so-secret weapon in an international crisis: his calm. McCain's not-so-secret liability in a tense election: his hotheadedness. This race is about policy and the times. But it is also about temperament and character. That's why, in my judgment, it has broken so clearly in Obama's direction. He actually reassures and he manages not to take the bait almost all of the time. More to the point, he gets his opponents to destroy themselves, while he glides forward." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "Logging its first miles in Delhi, the soleckshaw can be pedaled normally or powered by a 36-volt solar battery. Developed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, (CSIR) the new solar-powered taxis have hit the streets for a test drive. The soleckshaws include FM radios and the ability to power up cell phones while driving. The battery allows the taxi to travel 15 km per hour (9.3 mph) for up to 42 miles." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "NASA and a pair of California universities have published the first global satellite maps of the key greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in Earth's mid-troposphere, an area about five miles above Earth." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "National and international news sources are reporting about a nuclear deal between the US and India. The US Congress and Senate have both approved a nuclear deal between the US and India. The LA Times reports the debate ensued for three years. The deal passed the Senate on September 28th, Congress October 1st and ends a 30-year ban on sales to India of nuclear technology and fuel. The ban was the result of India developing and testing a nuclear device in 1974. The deal was signed yesterday, October 10th, and does not require India to sign the Non-proliferation treaty." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "Continuing the quest for the most inspiring and powerful art of nature, here are over 50 images and videos depicting the most spectacular shooting sun flares, unusual fires, shocking lightning, delicate smoke patterns and stunning meteor showers. All are fierce examples of natureâs artistic displays for which the price of admission is being in the right place at the right time to have your imagine sparked." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "The big metal contraption, rigged on a flat trailer bed behind the wastewater treatment plant, blasted heat inside a furnace-like core, shot gas through a series of filters, and, like magic, an electrical generator came to life.
It was a milestone for Jeanette Brown and her team of researchers. For the first time in a controlled setting, the group Tuesday converted solid waste from toilets and drains into electricity. " - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "If you're excited by the possibility of cutting back on your home energy consumption and saving a few precious dollars on your energy bill, let me introduce you to the idea of hot box cooking." - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
From the page: "Last week we talked about popcorn. Chemically flavored, over-packaged, jacked-up-corn-crop-derived popcorn. Now we reach for one more corn-related product to round out our Blockbuster night: soda. " - Jeff McIntire-Strasburg
