Archive for July, 2010

The Triceratops Never Existed, It Was Actually a Young Version Of Another Dinosaur [Dinosaur]

Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don’t know. Apparently, dinosaurs’ skulls can shape-shift. More » View full post on Gizmodo

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Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News

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Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800 (AP)

AP – The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hard-hit northwest, an official said. The damage to roads, bridges and communications networks hindered rescuers, while the threat of disease loomed as some evacuees arrived in camps with fever, diarrhea and skin problems. View full [...]

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An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]

Google Earth’s an incredible (and incredibly useful) piece of software, but there’s still something to be said for the good old, three-dimensional globe. This one not only celebrates the brass-detailed spheres of yore but controls Google Earth for good measure. More » View full post on Gizmodo

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Year Later, Moms Fight for Hikers’ Release From Iran Prison

The mothers of three Americans detained in Iran since July 31, 2009, have a new full-time job: attempting to secure their children’s release from prison in the face of espionage accusations. Obama Weighs in on Fight EXCLUSIVE: Firms Ignore Sanctions? Hundreds Injured as Quakes Rattle Iran View full post on FOXNews.com

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Docs Transplant Windpipes Into Two Cancer Patients

Doctors have successfully transplanted windpipes into two cancer patients in an innovative procedure that uses stem cells to allow a donated trachea to regenerate tissue and create an organ biologically close to the original, they said Friday. View full post on FOXNews.com

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Debris in relief well sets back work on gusher (AP)

AP – Tropical Storm Bonnie left crews working to plug the Gulf oil gusher a little memento that is expected to push their work back about a day. View full post on Yahoo! News: Top Stories

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California Rep. Waters may face fall ethics trial (AP)

AP – A second House Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters of California, could face an ethics trial this fall, further complicating the election outlook for the party as it battles to retain its majority. View full post on Yahoo! News: Top Stories

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New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) — A new study finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects not only against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent genital warts and low-grade cervical growths. View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News

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Bring The Stig Home With Top Gear’s Stig-Copter [The Stig]

All we know is, he’s called The Stig. And that now we can race through the air with an RC mini-helicopter styled after the mysterious Top Gear cast member’s iconic helmet. More » View full post on Gizmodo

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