The Americans: A Candian's Opinion

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Robotic arm controlled by a person's thoughts

Cathy Hutchinson, who lost the use of her limbs after a stroke, has been able to drink coffee using a robotic arm controlled by her thoughts. The 58-year-old used a brain implant to control the robot, the first time she had picked up anything since she was left paralysed nearl …

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Blogs:Love That TV: Maria Menounos: When perfection is not enough

Despite a perfect score Monday night, Boston beauty and “Extra” co-host Maria Menounos was eliminated from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” last night.

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Wearing Helmets In Tornadoes Gains Momentum, CDC Issues Guidelines

Months after safety advocates embraced wearing helmets during tornadoes — the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines on the practice. The CDC says there's not yet enough scientific evidence to fully endorse the idea. But the agency is warming up  …

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"Dinosaurs Passed Gas," Perhaps Enough to Warm Earth's Climate

Please excuse us. Scientists from the U.K. say dinosaurs probably had gas, just as animals and humans do today, and they may have had enough of it that it actually warmed the Jurassic climate, more than 100 million years ago. David Wilkinson of Liverpool John...

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The Most Disgusting Insect on Earth: "Vile Assassin Bug"

This bug looks like it's made a killing carrying a remarkable number of dead bodies on its back to stop it becoming lunch. As this gruesome picture shows this insect has at least 20 ants on its back which according to scientists confuse potential predators like jumping spiders …

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The Science of Sinkholes: Are You at Risk?

The Lambro family of Windermere, Florida woke Thursday morning to a massive sinkhole in their backyard, forcing them to evacuate their home for fear that it would be sucked in by the gaping hole. So what exactly is a sinkhole, and what caused it to...

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Cell Phone for "Blind People" Created by Phillipine Students

Engineering students in the Philippines appear to have made it easier for blind people to use mobile phones, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The students created a mobile phone by installing a braille pad into the console to help them read and send text messages easier  …

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Squirrel Tests "Positive for Plague"

(NewsCore) - A ground squirrel trapped at a popular campground in southern California has tested positive for plague. According to health officials, the rodent was tested during routine monitoring at the Cedar Grove Campground on Palomar Mountain, 75 miles (120km) northeast of …

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