Cosmic Log: Give us geeky gift ideas
Science editor Alan Boyle’s Weblog: Plenty of gift guides point you to high-tech gadgets, but how many point you to nuclear-powered toys? Weigh in with your holiday gift suggestions for true science geeks.
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Archive for November 25th, 2009
Top 10 Black Friday Web sites
Here’s a list of Web sites you’ll want to keep an eye on for Black Friday deals, so sync them across your computers with Chrome bookmarks, save them to delicious or just store them in your favorite browser.
Shuttle heads homeward from space station
Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Wednesday, headed home with one astronaut eager to hold his newborn daughter for the first time and another who’s been away from her young son since the summer.
Being thankful … you’re not like mom and dad
For all the fractured family dynamics a Thanksgiving gathering can expose, there are lessons to be learned about love, both by your partner and by you.
CDC: Swine flu shot safe; no big problems seen
U.S. health officials say there’s no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects.
Why giving thanks is good for your health
Being thankful might help people actually feel better, ressearch shows. There’s a catch, however: You have to say thanks more than just once a year.
15 tips for a happier Thanksgiving
Whether you’re the hostess or a guest, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the holidays. These quick tips can help you take on Turkey Day minus the annual anxiety attack.
Exercise ‘no panacea’ for alcohol
Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.
Humans ‘hear’ through their skin
Sensations on the skin, such as a puff of air, can alter how people hear speech, say Canadian researchers.
Smart Armor Knows Its Own Strength, As Well As The Enemy’s
While weapons continue to grow smarter and smarter, the U.S. Army is developing armor to match the arms. A new ‘intelligent’ armor under development at the Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center can evaluate its own condition, identify the type of round being shot at it, and even generate electrical power from bullet […]
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