Lion vacation: An African big cat appears to be on the loose in Colorado
There have been several confirmed sightings of an African lion on the loose in the rural areas about 30 miles outside of Colorado Springs. A local "big cat" sanctuary reports all of its lions are present and accounted for. This link can take to you links with photos that people have snapped of the Colorado interloper.
Tags : Researchers have used a solar eclipse to determine that Odysseus returned home from the Trojan Wars on April 16, 1178 B.C. Not bad for a character widely thought to be fictional.
A new jet engine is being developed that will burn less fuel and create less pollution than current models, making air travel cleaner.
Author Jim Holt consults Darwin and Copernicus and declares: laughter will be mankind’s most enduring legacy.
A round-up of current approaches, including ultrasound, strode lights and giant, evil-looking balloons.
Glad to know that someone is keeping an eye on the world-destroying space rocks.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that children as young as eight-years-old, who are at risk for heart disease, be treated with drugs to lower high levels of LDL or "bad" cholesterol.
According to this report recent research has also shown that cholesterol-fighting drugs are generally safe for children, and that many are already being treated with them. Personally, I question the wisdom of going this route. Wouldn't a life-style change be a better approach? Do we really know the long-term effects of this kind of treatment? And do I have any legitimate medical school diplomas on my wall? Any thoughts on this out in Buzzland?
No, not by a volcano but by poor maintenance. Many of the priceless artifacts recovered from the ancient Roman city have been damaged. The Italian government has declared a "state of emergency" to preserve what remains.
Math can’t be all that hard – Mattel is releasing a new line of Barbie ™ dolls with a Space Camp theme.
Studies have shown that, contrary to popular belief, mayonnaise actually inhibits the growth of bacteria and thus reduces the risk of food poisoning.
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