Archive: 08/23/2006
Santorini Eruption Much Larger than Originally Believed
An international team of scientists has found that the second largest volcanic eruption in human history, the massive Bronze Age eruption of Thera in Greece, was much larger and more widespread than previously believed.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Aug 23, 2006 |
4.5 / 5 (46) |
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City living keeping obesity in check
A new study says Canadians who live in big cities like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver tend to weigh less than their rural counterparts.
Aug 23, 2006 |
3.5 / 5 (2) |
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Health officials want more PE in schools
The American Heart Association says U.S. schools are failing to provide enough exercise for school-age children who are growing fatter each year.
Aug 23, 2006 |
2 / 5 (14) |
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NASA sets space shuttle Web, TV coverage
NASA TV and the agency's home on the Internet -- nasa.gov -- will provide pre-launch and launch-day coverage of the upcoming shuttle mission.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 23, 2006 |
2.3 / 5 (6) |
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Drug may be alternative to castration
U.S. medical scientists have found an oral drug is an acceptable alternative to chemical castration to treat prostate cancer.
Aug 23, 2006 |
1.7 / 5 (3) |
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Indian Ocean tsunami warning plan proposed
U.S. Embassy officials in Jakarta, Indonesia, report progress in developing a regional Indian Ocean warning system for tsunamis and other hazards.
Aug 23, 2006 |
1 / 5 (2) |
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Snails linked to Beijing meningitis cases
Chinese officials say 70 people in Beijing are suffering from meningitis after eating raw snails.
Aug 23, 2006 |
2 / 5 (2) |
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