Scientists Closely Examine FEMA Trailers
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- While the Federal Emergency Management Agency rushes to move thousands of Gulf Coast storm victims out of government-issued trailers, scientists are tearing the units apart to learn why many have exposed occupants to dangerous levels of formaldehyde fumes.... hosted.ap.org
Grand Canyon Still Grand but Older
By dating mineral deposits inside caves along the canyon’s walls, geologists now claim the canyon’s formation began 11 million years earlier than previous estimates. nytimes.com
Yahoo to test Google ads in face of Microsoft takeover
Yahoo said Wednesday it would launch a limited test of Google's Web search advertising in a deal that appears designed to frustrate a hostile takeover by Microsoft. The test is expected to last up to two weeks and will be limited to ... english.people.com.cn
Hair of the dog keeps children's allergies at bay
LONDON (Reuters) - Having a dog in the house reduces the risk that young children will develop allergies, German researchers said on Tuesday. feeds.reuters.com