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The Psychology of Political Flip-Flops

Flip-flopping effects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think.

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The Psychology of Political Flip-Flops

Posted by Tim Wall 16 HOURS AGO | 0

Flip-flopping effects both politicians and voters but not in the ways you might think. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Orcas in Court and Zombies

Posted by DNews Editors Mon Feb 6, 2012 12:33 PM ET | 0

From orcas in court to hostage-taking zombies, we're out there finding what you may have missed. It's like news popcorn. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Orcas in Court and Zombies

Kids Picture Veggies -- Then Eat Them

Posted by Sheila Eldred Mon Feb 6, 2012 09:28 AM ET | 0

By slapping pictures of green beans on lunch trays, a school prompts kids to choose the veggies from their buffet. Read more

Super Bowl Science Blitz: Watch Out!

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Sat Feb 4, 2012 07:20 AM ET | 0

Impress your friends with some science during your Super Bowl party. Read more

What Are These Mysterious Blue Balls?

Posted by Trace Dominguez Fri Feb 3, 2012 05:06 PM ET | 0

In This Week in Discovery News we talk about the FBI monitoring social networks, making fire from ice and mysterious blue balls. Read more

How to Parent Like a Parisian

Posted by Sheila Eldred Fri Feb 3, 2012 03:57 PM ET | 0

An American and former Wall Street Journal reporter, has raised her three children in Paris and has some advice. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Posted by DNews Editors Thu Feb 2, 2012 10:20 AM ET | 0

Get quick-hit news, updates, videos, tips, rumors and more! Updated by DNews editors worldwide throughout the news day. Read more

DNews Nuggets: Sniffing Out a N. Korean Fusion Bomb?

Hugs Help Kids' Brains

Posted by Sheila Eldred Wed Feb 1, 2012 11:49 AM ET | 0

Kids with the most nurturing parents end up with a hippocampus 10 percent larger than the other children. Read more

Cosmetic Surgery's Blemished History: Photos

Posted Wed Feb 1, 2012 09:00 AM ET | 0

The endless pursuit of youth and beauty at all costs has led to extremes. Read more

Mysterious Blue Balls Fall in England

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Feb 1, 2012 08:44 AM ET | 0

A British man found about two dozen bizarre clear blue gel balls in his garden, sparking a mystery. Read more

Mind-Reading May Be Reality Soon

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Feb 1, 2012 07:09 AM ET | 0

By linking sounds to patterns of brain activity, scientists may be on the way to helping us hear the thoughts of other people. Read more

Marijuana Mouth Spray: Will It Be Abused?

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:05 PM ET | 0

The drug is meant to help those suffering from pain from cancer. Read more

Overweight Doctors Less Likely to Diagnose Obesity

Posted by Sheila Eldred Tue Jan 31, 2012 09:37 AM ET | 0

If you're heavier than your doctor, you're more likely to be told you're overweight. Read more

Overweight Doctors Less Likely to Diagnose Obesity

Inside the Brain of an Undecided Voter

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Mon Jan 30, 2012 04:06 PM ET | 0

A voter's political inclinations may be reflected in the structures of their brains. Read more

Moderate Drinking and Miscarriage Linked

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:26 PM ET | 0

Just two glasses of wine each week during the first four months of pregnancy is found to increase the rate of miscarriage significantly. Read more

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