A Little History of the RAND Corporation

Here is some background on a very influential think tank that has been the darling of the U.S. military and federal government. Just how powerful is this organization? Read here to find out.

Single Molecule Visible For First Time

An IBM research team has produced the first image of a single molecule of pentacene using an atomic force microscope (AFM) to look at chemical bonds. They are interested in the investigation of using molecules for molecular electronics by having molecules function as wires or logic switches. Pretty cool.

Placebos Rock! Really?

Does the medical placebo reveal how powerful the human brain really is? Could it be that a reasonable expectation of getting better is all that is required?

Click here to find out why the drugmakers are desperate to understand what's going on.

Get Your Tickets to Space

Click here to see the ride of a lifetime offered by VirginGalactic. Let's hope they take American Express.

New Clues in the Mass Death of Bees

The large die-off of bees began in 2006 to such an extent that 1/3 of all bee colonies have been affected in the last two years. The results from a new study indicates the source is from a collection of pathogens.

My suspicion is that we are seeing an effect from genetically modified agricultural crops and you can be sure that corporate attorneys will be on high alert to keep liabilities to a minimum.

Bacteria Causes Some Colon Cancers?

A new study indicates that a specific type of bacteria may be the cause of some colon cancers. The bacteria cause affect immune cells which inflame colon tissue which is thought to initiate certain types of cancer.

So here is yet another indication of the toll inflammation takes on our general health. As you have read here before, one of the best ways to reduce and control inflammation is to ingest significant amounts of natural foods that are high in antioxidants.

Apple on 5th Avenue in NYC

There may be a recession (depression) going on, but look how things are going for Apple at its retail store on New York City's 5th Avenue.