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Astronaut Edgar Mitchell Claims Alien Cover-up

Dr. Edgar Mitchell is a veteran of the Apollo 14 mission and he was the sixth man to walk on the Moon. Dr. Mitchell also insists that aliens have visited Earth and that governments are actively covering it up. "I happen to have been privileged enough to be in on the fact that we've been visited on this planet and the UFO phenomena is real," Dr Mitchell said. "It's been well covered up by all our governments for the last 60 years or so, but slowly it's leaked out and some of us have been privileged to have been briefed on some of it. "I've been in military and intelligence circles, who know that beneath the surface of what has been public knowledge, yes - we have been visited. Reading the papers recently, it's been happening quite a bit." Dr Mitchell, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering and a Doctor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics claimed Roswell was real and similar alien visits continue to be investigated. He told the astonished Kerrang! radio host Nick Margerrison: "This is really starting to open up. I think we're headed for real disclosure and some serious organisations are moving in that direction." NASA issued a quick denial. In a statement, a spokesman said: "NASA does not track UFOs. NASA is not involved in any sort of cover up about alien life on this planet or anywhere in the universe. "Dr Mitchell is a great American, but we do not share his opinions on this issue." If Dr. Mitchell is correct about a cover-up than this is exactly the type of denial one would expect NASA to make. You can listen to the interview with Dr. Mitchell where he discusses the UFO phenomena here. Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds Read more…

Monsanto increases investment in Mendel (Reuters)

15.10.2007 07:32 Science - Source: Yahoo Science

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Monsanto Co said on Monday that it had increased its investment in Mendel Biotechnology Inc in a deal that will boost the privately held company's work in cellulosic biofuels like grasses and food crop waste.

Mendel, based in Hayward, California, will also use the proceeds to repurchase shares from current holders of stock and options, slightly increasing St. Louis-based Monsanto's stake in the company.

The companies did not disclose additional financial details.

Since Mendel was founded in 1997, the company has worked with Monsanto to support the discovery and development of new technologies for agriculture.

Mendel has identified and patented the use of genes that control many aspects of plant growth and development. It is using such inventions to develop new plant varieties with improved productivity and quality.

Monsanto has exclusive royalty-bearing licenses to Mendel technology in certain large-acreage crops, including soybeans. In return Monsanto pays Mendel to perform research and provides commercial rights to key technologies.

Mendel lately has been working on developing dedicated energy crops for the biofuel industry.

"Mendel has been an important collaborator for us, and their research continues to play an important role in the development of new products for the farm," Steve Padgette, vice president of biotechnology at Monsanto and a Mendel board member, said in a statement.

(Reporting by Carey Gillam)