Italy dig unearths female 'vampire' in Venice
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 14, 2009 |
4.7 / 5 (7) |
2
(AP) -- An archaeological dig near Venice has unearthed the 16th-century remains of a woman with a brick stuck between her jaws - evidence, experts say, that she was believed to be a vampire. The unusual ...
US study finds carcinogens in kids' bath products
Mar 14, 2009 |
4 / 5 (7) |
3
Dozens of popular children's bath products marketed in the United States contain two cancer-causing chemicals, a consumer safety watchdog group said in a report published Friday.
Second Life finding new life
Mar 14, 2009 |
3.4 / 5 (5) |
6
Linden Lab chief executive Mark Kingdon shakes his head when he sees news stories heralding the demise of former Internet darling Second Life.
Australian oil spill '10 times worse' than thought
Mar 14, 2009 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
2
An oil spill polluting popular tourist beaches on Australia's northeast coast is 10 times worse than originally reported, according to the state government.
Journalism evolving, not dying: science author
Mar 14, 2009 |
4.5 / 5 (2) |
2
Newspapers are dying but journalism is evolving, an acclaimed science writer told a gathering of the techno-hip at South By South West Interactive Festival on Friday.
Satyam gets 'adequate bid response'
Mar 14, 2009 |
3 / 5 (2) |
0
The board of swindled Indian outsourcing giant Satyam said it has received an "adequate response" to its invitation for bids, as a newspaper said Saturday that IBM had joined the race.
Poisoned, wounded Calif. condor treated at LA Zoo
Mar 14, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
(AP) -- A California condor captured because it appeared sickly was found to not only be suffering from lead poisoning but also had been shot, animal experts said Friday.
NASA hopeful repairs will permit Sunday launch
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Mar 14, 2009 |
5 / 5 (1) |
1
(AP) -- NASA is unsure what caused the hydrogen gas leak that prevented space shuttle Discovery from flying, but nonetheless will attempt another launch Sunday.
Facebook fun goes mobile with iPhone applications
Mar 14, 2009 |
3 / 5 (1) |
0
Facebook is letting users of its flourishing social-networking community play together on the road by using Apple's popular iPhone and iPod Touch mobile devices.
Obama focuses on food safety, picks FDA new chief
Mar 14, 2009 |
not rated yet |
1
(AP) -- The nation's food safety system is a "hazard to public health" and overdue for an overhaul, President Barack Obama said Saturday as he filled the top job at the Food and Drug Administration.
- Pages: 1
