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Hurricane Irene Blows In Baby Boom On The East Coast

Science There was a baby boom noticed in some hospitals on the East Coast during the time Hurricane Irene swept over the place. So is the old rumor that drop in atmospheric pressure causes early labor true? Not really! Read More »

Why Hurricane Irene Fizzled Out After Initial Scare

Science Irene came, saw, threatened, but just failed to deliver. We look at why Irene whimpered away the way it did, after the initial scare! And yes, we do take the side of the weather guys! Read More »

Watch out for Hurricane Irene Scams and Phishing Attacks on Facebook and Twitter

Online Security As the Hurricane Irene barrels up the East Coast, users on the Internet should lookout for scam messages and phishing attacks related to the storm news. It is likely that scammers will create phishing attacks and other malicious activity, and publish them across the Internet. Read More »

Hurricane Update: Irene Hits New York City, Causes Flooding in Lower Manhattan; East Coast Left Without Power

Science Hurricane Irene is wrecking the East Coast. Here is the latest on the devastating storm Read More »

Hurricane Irene Prompts Mandatory Emergency Evacuation of New York City

Science New York City Mayor orders "mandatory evacuation" of NYC by 5:00 AM EST in response to the extreme threat level posed by Hurricane Irene. Read More »