Monsanto's Bt corn — breeding superbugs & harming human health

Monsanto's genetically modified Bt corn is having its roots munched by super-rootworms and other superbugs, putting corn crops at risk, and yet more evidence is found of the dangers to human health.

Digital Journal reported in March 2012 that scientists were warning the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) about Monsanto's "rootworm resistant" corn.

Reuters reported at the time that Monsanto's rootworm-protected products were losing their effectiveness.... read full article.

USS Miami: most expensive fire caused by a home appliance

Reports are that the fire in the USS Miami nuclear submarine was caused by a vacuum cleaner and damages are reported at $400-500 million.

Digital Journal reported recently on the fire on the USS Miami nuclear submarine docked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine.

Luckily no one died in the fire, although several people were injured fighting it.

A preliminary investigation into the incident has found that a vacuum cleaner was the cause of the fire... read more

'Nations must talk to halt cyber-terrorism' — Kaspersky

The man behind the company who discovered Flame, "the most sophisticated cyber-weapon yet unleashed", warns of a "cyber-terror apocalypse".

Reuters reports that Eugene Kaspersky is calling for a global effort to halt emerging cyber-threats, including a possible global Internet blackout and crippling attacks against key infrastructure.

Kaspersky told reporters at a Tel Aviv University cyber-security conference, "It's not cyber-war, it's cyber-terrorism, and I'm afraid the game is just beginning. Very soon, many countries around the world will know it beyond a shadow of a doubt.”

“I'm afraid it will be the end of the world as we know it," he warned. "I'm scared, believe me." ... read more and view video.