WORLD"The gigantic bio-tech corporation Monsanto is threatening to destroy the agricultural biodiversity which has served mankind for thousands of years."

WORLDThe tides may be turning for agri-giant Monsanto, the multi-national company most recognized for the propagation of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) around the world.

ENGLISHAir Force Lt. David Steeves was declared dead after he went missing on a training flight. He reappeared 54 days later in the Sierra, but suspicions arose when his plane couldn't be found.

SPACERussia charges private travelers $40 million to ride on its Soyuz spacecraft and spend a few days aboard the international space station. For a much shorter journey, Virgin Galactic wants $200,000 for a flight to suborbital space.

SPACECuracao with a previous Dutch colonial history and well known for its' beaches and luxurious resorts is hoping it will be known as a tourist launch station for a coming generation of rich space tourists.

SPACEDr. Othman stated: "It sounds really cool but I have to deny it," she said of the London Times story. Howeveer it is true she will be attending a Royal Society conference "Towards a scientific and societal agenda on extra-terrestrial life" next week.