Terrorism Justice: Courts Vs. Commissions
Critics of trying the alleged Sept. 11 co-conspirators in civilian court in New York argue that the venue is inappropriate for terrorism suspects. But supporters say those fears are overblown, and that a federal trial would avoid the taint of the long-troubled military commission system.
()Scientists Turn Trees Into Carbon Banks
In California scientists are using redwood trees as carbon banks to slow down global warming.
()Job Crunch Even Harder On People With Disabilities
In the current recession, unemployment rates are almost double for people with disabilities.
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iStockphoto.comSense Of Touch Can Help Hearing, Study Says
()Sensations on the skin can help people understand speech, according to a study in the journal Nature. The study builds on decades of research showing that the brain often uses visual information to augment hearing — making people "whole-body perceiving machines," says one researcher.
