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Zero Population Growth = Healthier Planet?

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Jan 13, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

A stable number of humans on the planet doesn't necessarily mean less impact on the environment. But it helps. Read more

Dakar Rally 1st Day Overshadowed by Death

Posted Sun Jan 1, 2012 06:04 PM ET | 0

Jorge Martinez Boero had a heart attack after falling from his motorcycle. Read more

Human Gets Immersed In Remote Robot's Actions

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Dec 28, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

These kinds of robots could represent us in faraway places, letting us interact with friends, family and coworkers as if we were there. Read more

Philippines Storm May Be Year's Deadliest

Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:10 PM ET | 0

Quickly rising flood waters from Tropical storm Washi left nearly 900 people dead. Read more

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

Thanksgiving's Cultural Cousins

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Nov 21, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

Thanksgiving is hardly the only autumn festival celebrating family and the Earth's bounty. Read more

19 Kids Not Enough for Duggar Family

Posted Wed Nov 9, 2011 12:51 PM ET | 0

The TLC star Michelle Duggar is upping the ante and is pregnant with her 20th child. Read more

Arkansas mom Michelle Duggar proudly announced to the world Tuesday she's expecting -- but her 19 other children got to hear the news first.

Steve Jobs' Final Words

Posted Mon Oct 31, 2011 11:35 AM ET | 0

His sister's eulogy reveals the Apple co-founder's last words and a side of him few knew. Read more

Tech Splits Smart Phones in Two

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Oct 26, 2011 03:20 PM ET | 0

New technology enables smart devices to have both personal and secure business uses. Read more

Does Soda Cause Violence?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 24, 2011 06:30 PM ET | 0

Teens who drink soda may be more likely to get into fights and act violently. 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

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

Green Cremation Offers Clean Departure

Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Sep 5, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Want to depart the world in an environmentally friendly way? A new post-death disposal involves flameless cremation. Read more

Facebook Users Alarmed Over Posting of Phone Numbers

Posted Fri Aug 12, 2011 02:07 PM ET | 0

The social networking site says the feature has been available for months and people are only just noticing now. Read more

Population to Bulge, But Will Hit Ceiling

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jul 29, 2011 08:00 AM ET | 0

Speculation on population numbers raise questions about whether the planet can sustain us all. Read more

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