Schools Fighting Deadly "Superbug"
Schools in the northeastern U.S. are using Lysol and better hygiene to combat outbreaks of a bacteria known as the MRSA "superbug." 10.22.07

Doping Scandal Tests Cycling's Mettle
Performance-enhancing drug scandals at this year's Tour de France bike race raise questions about cycling's integrity and the sport's future. 08.01.07

Owners, Vets Question Pet Food Safety
As the list of recalled dog and cat food continues to grow, pet owners and veterinarians are questioning the lack of manufacturer regulation. 4.09.07

Dogs Give Researchers Clues on Cancer
Researchers are finding that purebred dogs may help provide answers about the genetic basis of cancer -- in dogs and humans. 04.04.07

The Mystery of the "Gyroball" Pitch
New Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka claims he can throw the fabled "gyroball," an elusive new pitch developed in computer simulations.12.20.06

Biologist Wins Nobel Prize for DNA Work
American Roger Kornberg won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work explaining how cells use genetic information to make proteins. 10.09.06

Animal Rights Activists Target Research
Some scientists say animal rights activists who use extreme tactics stand in the way of scientific progress. 10.04.06

Vaccine for Girls Prevents Cervical Cancer
A new vaccine approved for girls aged 11 to 26 can prevent a sexually transmitted disease that sometimes causes cervical cancer. 07.03.06

Judge Rules Against 'Intelligent Design'
"Intelligent design" cannot be taught in public schools, ruled a federal judge who called the theory "a mere re-labeling of creationism." 12.21.05

Bird Flu Spreads from Asia to Eastern Europe
Health officials fear a deadly strain of bird flu that has infected humans in Asia could spread to the rest of the world, infecting millions. 10.12.05

Parents Fight 'Intelligent Design' in School
A group of Pennsylvania parents are suing to stop their school district from teaching intelligent design, which challenges the theory of evolution. 09.28.05

Stem Cell Research Bill Sparks Debate
Proponents of a new bill funding stem cell research say that it could help cure diseases, but President Bush says it destroys innocent life. 05.27.05

Is Terri Schiavo 'Starving' to Death?
Doctors and pro-life advocates debate whether the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube amounts to a cruel death by "starvation." 03.28.05

Students Debate Gender Gap in Science
Comments made by the president of Harvard University sparked heated debate over biological differences between males and females. 01.24.05

Beetle Infestation May Impact Climate Change
A pine beetle infestation ravaging a Canadian forest may have an impact on the earth's ability to process carbon dioxide and exacerbate climate change, a new study shows. 04.28.08

Dozens of Pharmaceuticals Detected in Drinking Water
Low concentrations of a range of drugs, including antibiotics, birth control and anti-convulsants, are present in the drinking water supplies of 24 major cities. 03.12.08

California Recycles Water 'Toilet to Tap'
In response to Southern California’s dwindling water supply, several California cities are trying out new water reclamation projects that turn wastewater into drinking water. 02.11.08

Race to Secure Arctic Riches Heats Up
Countries are racing to claim areas of the Arctic seabed, which could become more accessible as global warming melts the polar ice. 09.10.07

States Seek Stricter Car Emissions Standards
Following a Supreme Court decision that called carbon dioxide a "pollutant," California is leading the charge for stricter car emissions standards. 05.29.07

Daylight-saving Time Lasts Longer This Year
Most of the United States begins daylight-saving time three weeks earlier this year -- Congress' attempt to save energy and money. 03.09.07

Global Warming Report Blames Humans
The world's top climate scientists said last week that human activity, such as the burning of fossil fuels, has caused the Earth's temperature to rise. 02.05.07

Green Buildings Take Root in Cities, Schools
"Green" buildings -- environmentally friendly and energy efficient -- may be the next new trend in school renovation. 12.26.06

Earth Day Intensifies Global Warming Debate
Different themes chosen for this year's Earth Day by the U.S. government and international organizers highlight the global warming debate. 04.19.06

Fossil Discovery Could Be Missing Link
Scientists have discovered the fossils of a 375-million-year-old fish that may be the "missing link" between fish and walking land animals. 04.10.06

Tornado Season Starts With Deadly Force
Violent weather, including hail as big as softballs, caused flooding in Indiana, grass fires in Texas and deadly tornadoes across five states. 02.15.06

New England Survives Red Tide Scare
Shellfishing resumed in seven New England coastal communities following the worst red tide toxic algae bloom in decades. 07.01.05

Can this Light Bulb Save the Environment?
A new light being developed for use in American homes could save billions of dollars in wasted electricity and help protect the environment. 06.13.05

Senate OKs Oil Drilling in Alaskan Refuge
With gas prices continuing to rise, oil industry advocates and environmentalists battle over the right to drill for oil in the Alaskan wildlife refuge. 03.23.05

Mercury Spills Raise School Safety Concerns
Recent spills of toxic chemicals like mercury in schools from Washington, D.C. to Wisconsin raise concerns about student safety. 03.16.05

Global Warming Fears Lead to Ratification of Kyoto Protocol
In the world's first major attempt to control climate change, the Kyoto Protocol, a pact that sets country-by-country limits on greenhouse gas emissions, will become law on Wednesday. 02.14.05

U.S. Military Intentions in Outer Space are Focus of U.N. Debate
Outer space is emerging as the newest frontier in the quest for a technical military advantage, sparking a war of words between the United States and Russia. 02.13.08

Sputnik Launched 50 Years of Space Race
When the Soviet Union launched a basketball-sized satellite into space October 4, 1957, it shocked the world and set off a space race. 10.03.07

Number of Planets Likely to Increase to 12
The solar system may gain three planetary members as an international gathering of astronomers debate how to define planets. 08.21.06

Comet Probe Seeks Clues to Solar System
NASA's Deep Impact probe hit a comet this month, giving scientists information about space objects and the origins of our solar system. 07.11.05

NASA Prepares for New Shuttle Launch
NASA prepares to launch Space Shuttle Discovery-- the first manned mission since the Columbia disaster. 04.18.05

Old Phones, Computers Harm Environment
Discarded computers, televisions and cell phones are flooding developing countries, exposing people and the environment to harmful toxins. 2.26.07

GPS Technology Helps Parents Track Teens
Parents are signing up for services to track their children in cars and on cell phones, sparking a debate over the lines between privacy and safety. 2.19.07

'Very Light Jet' Makes U.S. Debut
A new class of very light jets -- resembling minivans with wings -- will soon take flight, perhaps changing the way Americans travel. 08.07.06

School of the Future Inspires Philly Students
A $63 million experimental high school is using state-of-the art technologies to train tomorrow's scientists and mathematicians. 01.27.06

Iran's Nuclear Program A Concern To U.S. And Europe
Talks between representatives of the European E3 and Iran over that country's desire to develop enriched uranium, a material used for nuclear power and potentially nuclear weapons, have stalled. 01.26.05