Copper and human health
Copper and human health in the news
In mine's confines, survival instincts prevail
The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities' top priority, as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
Sorry, no cigarettes or alcohol, trapped miners told
Requests for alcohol and cigarettes by the trapped Chilean miners have been refused. They have been given nicotine patches instead.
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Technology
In the world of information technology, some professions are particularly perilous. Whether you’re risking psychological stress or your very life, these fields aren’t for the faint of heart. Some people in these roles thrive on adrenaline, climbing thousands of feet to fix communications towers. Others risk only emotional damage, getting paid to consume disturbing Internet content.
NASA team advises Chile on trapped miners
NASA experts advised Chilean officials to be frank with 33 miners trapped deep underground about how long their rescue will take, as a giant drill slowly burrowed toward the desperate men.
News briefing: 27 August–2 September 2010
The week in science.
NASA team advises on trapped miners
NASA experts have advised Chilean officials to be frank with 33 trapped miners about how long their rescue will take.
Teens dress like old men, hoochie-mamas
How do you get your teenagers to dress respectably? My husband's favorite saying was "Did you pay full price for those shorts? ... Then why did you only get half a pair?" He would follow up by telling my daughters to change.
Drilling to reach Chile miners yet to begin
Chilean officials were awaiting the arrival of a main drill and other equipment to begin boring a rescue shaft in a months-long operation to reach 33 miners who have been trapped underground for more than three weeks.
Lengthy Chile mine rescue operation underway
Engineers were in the early stages of drilling an escape route Tuesday for 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground, but officials warned their ordeal may last until Christmas.
EPA denies bid to ban lead ammo
EPA denies bid to ban lead ammo
