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Truth or Lie: How to Tell: Photos

Posted Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:35 AM ET | 0

Was John Edwards lying or telling the truth? Here's a look at the different techniques for detecting a liar. Read more

What Makes People Happy?: Photos

Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

It's not as simple as puppies and ice cream. Or is it? Read more

Some People May Be Bad to the Bone

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jul 5, 2011 07:01 PM ET | 0

A man's facial bone structure can predict unethical behavior, according to new research. Read more

Filipino Declared World's Shortest Man

Posted Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:28 AM ET | 0

As 23.5-inch tall Junrey Balawing turned 18 on Sunday, he set the record. Read more

Genuine, Open-Mouthed Laughter Appreciated Most

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 16, 2010 09:56 AM ET | 0

Laughter is a critical part of human communication and people learn to appreciate some forms more than others. Read more

Staying Busy Keeps Us Happy

Posted Tue Aug 10, 2010 09:39 AM ET | 0

Research shows that those with idle hands are not as happy as than those with a lot to do. Read more

DNews Quiz -- Test Your Smarts on the Top News Stories!

Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 02:12 PM ET | 0

Test your smarts with the DNews Quiz, and beware of brain burn. Read more

History of the Wild Child

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Oct 9, 2009 02:55 PM ET | 0

Colton Harris-Moore, a.k.a. the "Barefoot Burglar," is a far cry from truly "wild" children who grew up in the wilderness. Read more

McMansions Repulsive? Blame Style and Size: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET

When a McMansion goes up, neighbors are often unhappy, and a new study attempts to explain why. Read more

Moral, Physical Disgust Hard-Wired Alike : Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:25 PM ET

When immoral behavior leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth, it's more than a colorful metaphor. Read more

Men, Women Admire Beauty Differently in Brain: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:24 PM ET

Men process beauty on the right side of their brains, while women use their whole brain to do the job. Read more

Face Value: Why We Love, Hate, Fear Cars: Discovery News

Posted Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:21 AM ET

If that VW Beetle looks cute or surprised, the reason may be the way your brain is programmed. Read more

Smaller Families Face Extinction : Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:07 AM ET

A safer environment leads to smaller families with larger offspring, but places species at greater risk of extinction, according to research. Read more

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