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Thanksgiving 2050: Feast or Famine?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 04:59 PM ET | 0

Depending on how the world uses available crops, there are two possible futures. Read more

Jet Packs Rule, Say Deep-Sea Astronauts

Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 02:32 PM ET | 0

Sixty-five feet below the Atlantic, astronauts are simulating maneuvers around an asteroid. Read more

Jackson Trial: When Does Malpractice Become Criminal?

Posted by Marianne English Thu Oct 6, 2011 12:24 PM ET | 0

Malpractice codes vary by state, but a key factor is the idea of "standard of care." Read more

Is This the End of Men or The Beginning of Women?

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Sep 20, 2011 06:15 PM ET | 0

Statistics point to the waning of male dominance in the workplace and in education. Read more

Song Lyrics Getting Sexier. Should We Care?

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Sep 15, 2011 08:35 PM ET | 0

A surge in explicit lyrics may be influencing our children's attitudes about sex. Read more

U.S. Risks Creating Uneducated 'Underclass'

Posted Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:53 PM ET | 0

A new Hispanic underclass could be created unless the United States improves immigrant children's access to education. Read more

Higher Education Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

Posted Mon Feb 28, 2011 11:46 AM ET | 0

The finding could help explain the often observed association among people in developed countries. Read more

Spring Break Science: The Study of Slacking: Slide Show

Posted Fri Feb 18, 2011 01:29 PM ET | 0

In just a few weeks, students across the country will leave their colleges and universities for the annual migration ritual known as Spring Break. Read more

Beyond the Black Box

Posted Mon Aug 23, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Instead of storing flight data on board, aircraft could easily send the information in real time to the ground. Read more

Brain Games Won't Boost I.Q.

Posted Wed Apr 21, 2010 10:55 AM ET | 0

Although they may be entertaining, brain games probably won't make you smarter. Read more

Narcissism Epidemic Spreads Among College Students

Posted by Josh Clark Tue Mar 23, 2010 01:00 PM ET | 0

A generation of Americans could enter the workforce with an unfounded sense of entitlement. Read more

Poverty During Early Childhood May Last a Lifetime

Posted by Jessica Marshall Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:29 PM ET | 0

Children raised in poverty in their first five years are more likely to feel its effects well into adulthood. Read more

5 Apps to Succeed in College

Posted Mon Feb 8, 2010 01:28 AM ET | 0

Smartphones give students access to a wide array of apps, many geared to help with studying and learning. Read more

Nerdiness Turns Women Off to Computer Science

Posted by Robert Lamb Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:30 PM ET | 0

Stereotypically nerdy, masculine environments can discourage women from entering the field. Read more

Nerdiness Turns Women Off to Computer Sciences

Stephen Hawking Hospitalized, Reported Very Ill: Discovery News

Posted Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:38 PM ET

Famed mathematician Stephen Hawking has been rushed to the hospital in Cambridge, England. Read more

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