Earthlings have had an over-inflated view of how far the planets atmosphere extends into space. Turns out, the ionosphere, the layer of electrically charged particles that comprises the outer atmosphe...Full Article
How many ways can the world end? We can think of at least five.But before we get into detail, lets dismiss two things that wont cause the demise of the planet.Global warming is bad for people who live...Full Article
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SCIENTISTS have discovered true love. Brain scans have proved that a small number of couples can respond with as much passion after 20 years as most people exhibit only in the first flush of love.The ...Full Article
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As always, as the year comes to a close, there is an inevitable rush to produce top 10 lists. Top 10 movies, top 10 books, top 10 music albums. Not content to let Hollywood and the entertainment...Full Article
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Time to relax around the Christmas dinner table with family and friends.Time to catch up on sleep?For those who are always looking for an excuse to sleep in, or sleep more, your search is not in vain:...Full Article
Astronomers have continued to cast their eyes to the heavens, with bigger and better telescopes and as much passion as ever this year, but some of the coolest findings of 2008 were right in our ...Full Article
The reason why children who are naughty at school are often the most popular could lie in a Just William gene, new findings suggest.Researchers found that people find those who are more likely to brea...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.1.Portal to Maya Underworld Found in ...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.2.Great Pyramid Mystery to Be Solved ...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.3.Maya May Have Caused Civilization-E...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.4.Stonehenge Was Cemetery First and F...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.5.Rare Egyptian Warrior Tomb FoundAn ...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.6.Mystery Pyramid Built by Newfound A...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.7.Alexander the Greats Crown, Shield ...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.8. New Pyramid Found in Egypt: 4,300-...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.9. Ancient Lost City Discovered in Pe...Full Article
Lost cities, baffling pyramids, and ancient graveyards are just some of the mysteries covered in National Geographic Newss most viewed archaeology stories of 2008.10.Inca Skull Surgeons Were Highly Sk...Full Article
