22:41 10 October 2013 by Debora MacKenzie For similar stories, visit the Epidemics and Pandemics and US national issues Topic Guides Threatwatch is your early warning system for global dangers, from nuclear peril to deadly viral outbreaks. Debora MacKenzie… Read More ›
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More than a THIRD of America’s highest-paid CEOs have been fired, fined or bailed out over the last 20 years
About 40 percent of American CEOs found themselves in hot water over the past 20 years due to poor performance Though fired for their ineptitude, eight per cent received ‘golden parachutes’ worth an average of $48million By Ryan Gorman PUBLISHED:… Read More ›
Big 3 Accused of Price-Fixing for Fracking
By CAMERON LANGFORD ShareThis HOUSTON (CN) – Halliburton, Schlumberger and Baker Hughes used their 60 percent share of U.S. fracking services to fix and raise prices, a petroleum company claims in federal antitrust class action. Cherry Canyon Resources accuses… Read More ›
Genetic medicine hints at bloodletting and vitamins for astronauts
26 June 2013 by Jacob Aron Magazine issue 2923. Subscribe and save For similar stories, visit the Space flight and Genetics Topic Guides BLOODLETTING and vitamin pills are the future for astronaut health regimes. So hints a provocative proposal… Read More ›
The Army’s obesity problem: By the numbers
*Repost at request In 2007, 116 troops were dismissed for being out of shape. In the first 10 months of this year, that figure was a rather massive 1,625 By Samantha Rollins | December 11, 2012 Members of the U.S. Army at a… Read More ›
Mutation causes defective Natural Killer cells
Natural Killer (NK) cells defend the body against infectious diseases and cancer by recognizing and killing stressed or infected cells and patients with NK deficiencies are susceptible to severe viral infections. In this issue of the Journal of Clinical… Read More ›
Purified bacterial extract sprayed into lungs protection against all four major classes of pathogens including those responsible for anthrax and bubonic plague
Washington, D.C. — A purified extract prepared from a common microbe and delivered to the lungs of laboratory mice in a spray set off a healthy immune response and provided powerful protection against all four major classes of pathogens including… Read More ›
Texas will spray for West Nile virus despite fears of insecticide risks – (Effects on IQ appear to be similar to lead exposure)
* Some Notes on The Dislogic Syndrome 1. Destruction of Honey Bees during a food crisis 2. The Inhalation Risk to Children and Infants 3. The Comparitive Dangers of West Nile Virus Compared to Pesticide Poisoning 4. Duet is Highly… Read More ›
Broccoli derivative shows promise at stopping even worst cancers
Vegetables that prevent may ultimately cure some cancers COLLEGE STATION – Broccoli, cabbage, turnips and mustard greens. A dose a day keeps most cancers away. But for those who develop cancer, the same vegetables may ultimately produce the cure. Research… Read More ›
Phthalate, environmental chemical is linked to higher rates of childhood obesity
Obese children show greater exposure than nonobese children to a phthalate, a chemical used to soften plastics in some children’s toys and many household products, according to a new study, which found that the obesity risk increases according to the… Read More ›
Engineering Evil 