Articles By Josh Clark : Discovery News

Are Biofuels Carbon Neutral?

Posted Tue Aug 3, 2010 01:28 PM ET | 0

We're not there yet, but we're getting close. Read more

Are Electric Cars Better for the Environment?

Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 08:55 AM ET | 0

It all comes down to carbon emissions, and even though electric vehicles spew zero emissions, they aren't necessarily carbon neutral. Read more

Are Tsunamis Predictable?

Posted Wed Jun 2, 2010 02:37 PM ET | 0

Tsunami modeling technology has made huge strides in recent years, and scientists are learning a lot from the Chilean tsunami that rippled through the Pacific Ocean in February. Read more

How Much Do We Throw Away?

Posted Mon Apr 5, 2010 08:21 AM ET | 0

A lack of data makes it impossible to know exactly how much Americans throw out, and experts say enthusiasm for recycling is waning. Read more

Narcissism Epidemic Spreads Among College Students

Posted 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

Early Dads Helped With Child Care, Researcher Suggests

Posted Wed Mar 17, 2010 08:21 AM ET | 0

Active fathers may have been a key factor in why our early ancestors were able to have many children, a study suggests. Read more

Consumer Goods Suck Up Surprising Amounts of Water

Posted Mon Mar 8, 2010 04:03 AM ET | 0

A $20 bag of dog food takes more than 4,000 gallons of water to make, in a show of how industry and the world can take water for granted. Read more

Television Viewers Crave Action, Not Violence

Posted Fri Feb 5, 2010 04:45 PM ET | 0

Blood and gore don't always win the ratings wars. Read more

Employees With Flex Time Put in More Hours

Posted Thu Feb 4, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Good news for employers and employees: Flexible schedules often lead to happier -- and more productive -- workers.. Read more

Autism Clusters Tied to College-Educated Parents

Posted Fri Jan 8, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Although a new study on autism cannot pin down the causes of the disability, researchers have just recognized a new trend among parents of autistic children. Read more

Racial Bias Broadcast from TV Character to Viewer

Posted Thu Dec 17, 2009 02:01 PM ET | 0

Characters on television shows can transmit subtle cues that perpetuate racial stereotypes among viewers. Read more

Racial Bias Broadcast from TV Character to Viewer

Children Can Inherit Mom's Abuse-Altered Brain

Posted Wed Dec 9, 2009 06:32 AM ET | 0

Neurological changes in child abuse victims may be passed on to offspring, new research shows. Read more

Drugs Could Reverse Down Syndrome Symptoms

Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 06:30 AM ET | 0

Drugs could target a newly-found neurotransmitter link to Down syndrome's learning disability. Read more

Poor Memory Linked to Risky Behavior

Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 07:34 AM ET | 0

Children with weak memories are more likely to engage in risky behaviors like gambling, using alcohol and drugs and fighting, new research shows. Read more

Serial Killers Shaped by Society, Study Claims

Posted Mon Oct 26, 2009 08:28 AM ET | 0

Serial murderers are distorted reflections of society's own values, according to new research. Read more