Articles By Liz Day : Discovery News

Dream Themes Reach Across Cultures

Posted Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:17 AM ET | 0

Chances are, if you have dreamed it, others have too. Read more

Posted Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:50 AM ET | 0

Stem cells derived from abdominal fat are shown to boost heart health, in a small yet first of its kind study of heart attack patients. Read more

Posted Wed Nov 17, 2010 06:22 PM ET | 0

Overweight people and those who have just eaten have a stronger sense of smell for food, says a recent study. Read more

Posted Wed Nov 17, 2010 08:52 AM ET | 0

The genes behind the extroversion and openness to experience may boost your chances of becoming an entrepreneur. Read more

Posted Tue Nov 16, 2010 10:41 AM ET | 0

A Digital Archaeology exhibit makes the case for exploring old websites. Read more

Posted Mon Nov 15, 2010 08:32 AM ET | 0

Smaller people expend more energy when walking because they have shorter strides than taller people. Read more

Posted Wed Nov 10, 2010 06:59 PM ET | 0

Close to one in five employees have missed work due to stress, and almost all have lied to their bosses about it. Read more

Posted Wed Nov 10, 2010 09:40 AM ET | 0

Having sex for love and commitment is linked to higher sexual satisfaction for both men and women. Read more

Posted Tue Nov 9, 2010 10:42 AM ET | 0

Belief in a controlling God increases when government is viewed as unstable, according to new analysis. Read more

Posted Mon Nov 8, 2010 08:23 AM ET | 0

Chronically resting a hot laptop in your lap could be behind a rare affliction that turns skin brown. Read more

Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 09:07 AM ET | 0

Mice prefer low-calorie food if they have to put more effort into getting it. Read more

Posted Wed Nov 3, 2010 01:53 PM ET | 0

The McRib sandwich is back, and it may just be better for you than a single egg yolk in terms of cholesterol intake. Read more

Posted Tue Nov 2, 2010 12:11 PM ET | 0

The latest government report counts over 6,000 birds, over 600 sea turtles and 100 mammals potentially killed by the BP oil spill. Read more

Posted Mon Nov 1, 2010 01:05 PM ET | 0

Illegal drugs such as cocaine, crystal meth and marijuana were found to cause less harm to society by a recent study. Read more

Posted Mon Nov 1, 2010 09:12 AM ET | 0

Newly declassified documents detail Hitler's breakfast habits and a mythical Nazi fortress in the Alps. Read more