Study predicts biological attack within five years 59 min ago | Add a comment WASHINGTON — The United States can expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or more likely biological weapons before 2013, reports a bipartisan commission in a study being briefed today to...

IN BRIEF 2 hr ago | Add a comment EUROPE Climate treaty being pushed POZNAN, Poland — Negotiators kicked off the final yearlong push Monday for a new climate change treaty — but with the U.S. government in transition,...

Climate talks to buzz about U.S. changes Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — The president-elect won’t be there, but an Obama buzz will crackle through the conference hall when negotiators gather Monday for a final push toward a new...

Obama may boost genetics’ health use Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment. But the vision of custom treatment based on...

Norman celebration to feature lights, music, speakers Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma is inviting people of all spiritual beliefs to its annual holiday lighting celebration at 5:30 p.m. Monday at David A. Burr Park. The park is on Asp...

Thinking outside the plastic bag Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Comments 3 Paper or plastic? It’s a question heard in stores around the country. As eco-awareness grows, communities across the U.S. are thinking about the full environmental impact of that choice. In...

Upgrades can reduce utility costs Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Comments 2 Want to cut your utility bills, enjoy a more comfortable home this winter and curb pollution with a few easy do-it-yourself energy upgrades? By spending about $100, you can expect to save hundreds...

Patients with Lou Gehrig's disease turn to Web for a cure Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment CLAREMONT, Calif. — Until last year, Alan Felzer was an energetic engineering professor who took the stairs to his classes two steps at a time. Now the 64-year-old grandfather sits strapped...

Find may help identify war dead Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida man’s quest to find hundreds of U.S. Marines buried anonymously after one of World War II’s bloodiest battles could lead to the largest identification...

Even solutions for climate crisis worry enviroment activists Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment LOUISA, Va. — Under arrest, Paxus Calta raised two fingers to flash a peace sign. Fellow environmental activists cheered as police escorted him to the van that would take him to jail. He had...

Thanksgiving is National Family History Day Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment You know that Uncle Don likes his turkey without gravy, and Grandma Ann puts nuts in the cranberry sauce. But do you know if either of them has suffered a stroke, lost a parent to cancer or takes...

Norman robotics team gets grant from NASA Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — A $6,000 grant from NASA will help Cleveland County 4-H participate in its first robotics competition. The group plans to compete at the Robotics Oklahoma City Regional Competition...

Strategy could eliminate HIV in a decade Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment LONDON — The virus that causes AIDS could theoretically be eliminated in a decade if all people living in countries with high rates were regularly tested and treated, a new mathematical...

Grant to help Cleveland County 4-H robotics team Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — A $6,000 grant from NASA will help Cleveland County 4-H participate in its first robotics competition. The group plans to compete at the Robotics Oklahoma City Regional Competition...

OU celebration to feature tree lights, music, speakers Wed, Nov 26, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma is inviting people of all spiritual beliefs to its annual holiday lighting celebration at 5:30 p.m. Monday at David A. Burr Park on Asp Avenue. For more...

Government urged to raise levels for vital vitamin D Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment Decades ago, American children faced a dreaded daily routine to prevent rickets and promote overall health: swallowing cod liver oil. "Before the 1930s, when milk began to be fortified with...

University of Oklahoma ‘Star’ educator is honored Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — From glittering galaxies to great jazz musicians, Dick Henry has always been attracted to the stars. The University of Oklahoma astronomy professor became a bit of a star Tuesday, at...

OU fashion show raises money for children Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment University of Oklahoma students raised more than $2,000 — and counting — this year for the Children’s Miracle Network through an annual fashion show. "Project Dance...

Unhappy people watch more TV Sun, Nov 23, 2008 | Add a comment Unhappy people watch more TV Here’s some sobering news for couch potatoes: A 30-year study of television habits published in the December issue of scientific journal Social Indicators...

Oklahoma scientist comes full-circle, thanks to OMRF program Fri, Nov 21, 2008 | Add a comment Real lab work at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation set the course for Andrea Sestak’s career even before she graduated from college. In 1984, the Edmond Memorial High School student...