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Looking for Facebook Friends? Keep It Positive

Posted by Sheila Eldred 12 HOURS AGO | 0

You might want to think again when you post negative comments on Facebook. Read more

Looking for Facebook Friends? Keep It Positive

Serial Killer Brain Pattern Discovered

Posted by Sheila Eldred Tue Jan 17, 2012 01:44 PM ET | 0

A mathematical power law may help explain the pattern of murders by serial killers. Read more

The Four-Year-Old Feminist Sensation -- Some Questions

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Dec 29, 2011 09:17 AM ET | 0

A young girl takes on gendered marketing for kids. Her rant is epic but who is really behind pink for girls and blue for boys anyhow? Read more

The Four-Year-Old Feminist Sensation -- Some Questions

Medieval Knights May Have Had PTSD

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:49 AM ET | 0

We think of them as courageous, chivalrous, brutal and cold-hearted, but medieval knights lived hard lives and suffered. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:46 PM ET | 0

Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Unexplained Mysteries of 2011 and Into 2012

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:17 PM ET | 0

Recall the mysteries of 2011 and the ones that endure into the coming year. Read more

Unexplained Mysteries of 2011 and Into 2012

Thoughts on Another VT Shooting

Posted by James Williams Thu Dec 8, 2011 03:22 PM ET | 0

A Virginia Tech alum follows every move in the latest VT shooting and recalls the last one, in 2007. Read more

Scandals RevealSex Offender Laws' Limits

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue Dec 6, 2011 08:32 AM ET | 0

Recent child sex abuse allegations expose serious flaws in Megan's Laws, which often target the wrong people. Read more

Scandals RevealSex Offender Laws' Limits

Psychics and Missing Babies: Dissecting the Phenomena

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Dec 2, 2011 06:35 PM ET | 0

A Texas psychic's visions failed to locate a missing girl, though she insists her powers are real. Are psychics ever right? Read more

Psychics and Missing Babies: Dissecting the Phenomena

Reality TV: A Positive Influence for Girls?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Dec 2, 2011 09:13 AM ET | 0

A new survey of teen girls and reality TV finds some surprising -- and positive -- trends. Read more

Reality TV: A Positive Influence for Girls?

Brain Training Software Beats Out Crosswords

Posted by Marianne English Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:04 PM ET | 0

Doing brain training exercises may be more effective at improving cognitive function than crossword puzzles. Read more

Brain Training Software Beats Out Crosswords

How the 'Twilight' Movie Causes Seizures

Posted by Benjamin Radford Mon Nov 28, 2011 08:42 AM ET | 0

Some people with photosensitive epilepsy should take caution if seeing the latest Twilight movie. Read more

How the 'Twilight' Movie Causes Seizures

Teleworking Can Stress Out Parents

Posted by Marianne English Mon Nov 21, 2011 01:20 PM ET | 0

Although the idea of working from home may conjure up images of sitting in your pajamas with coffee in hand, research suggests it's a difficult balancing act. Read more

Support for Our Troops in the Palm of Your Hand

Posted Fri Nov 11, 2011 03:09 PM ET | 0

A growing number of smart phone apps are helping to make a tough transition from war zone to home a little smoother. Read more

The 11/11/11 Effect: What's In a Number?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Nov 11, 2011 01:15 PM ET | 0

Today's date holds special significance for many around the world. Is there reason behind the superstition? Read more

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