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Teen Bashes Fashion Ads for 'Fake' Photos

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue May 8, 2012 10:19 AM ET | 0

A teen girl is challenging the fashion industry to cut down on airbrushed photos; that may prove very difficult. Read more

Teen Bashes Fashion Ads for 'Fake' Photos

Teen Births at Record Low -- But Who'd Believe It?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue May 1, 2012 01:38 PM ET | 0

The teen birth rate is the lowest ever recorded. Read more

Teen Births at Record Low -- But Who'd Believe It?

TWiDN: Sex Robots Predicted and Pet Psychics Debunked

Posted by Trace Dominguez Fri Apr 27, 2012 02:49 PM ET | 0

This week we discuss what the sex industry will look like in 2050, whether pet psychics are real and about the fireball that exploded over central California. Read more

TWiDN: Sex Robots Predicted and Pet Psychics Debunked

Do Girls Really Want To Look Like Barbie?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Thu Apr 26, 2012 08:20 AM ET | 0

Many people believe that girls idolize Barbie and see her as a physical ideal -- but what does the research say? Read more

Do Girls Really Want To Look Like Barbie?

'Bully' Film: Movement, Marketing or Both?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Apr 11, 2012 07:55 AM ET | 0

A closer look at the advertising campaign for the new film "Bully" reveals both commercialism and activism. Read more

'Bully' Film: Movement, Marketing or Both?

TWiDN: Sea Monsters Can't Fly Cars!

Posted by DNews Editors Fri Apr 6, 2012 11:45 AM ET | 0

This week, your top Facebook and Twitter activity drove us to sea monsters, asteroids and flying vehicles! Read more

Do 'Hunger Games' Critics Encourage Anorexia?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sat Mar 31, 2012 06:49 PM ET | 0

Are film critics encouraging eating disorders in 'The Hunger Games' fans? Read more

Do 'Hunger Games' Critics Encourage Anorexia?

7 Extreme Female Explorers: Photos

Posted Fri Mar 30, 2012 07:00 AM ET | 0

Here are seven women who changed the world and shattered glass ceilings for all explorers. Read more

Looking for Happiness? Watch a Tearjerker

Posted by Sheila Eldred Wed Mar 28, 2012 01:12 PM ET | 0

We use tragedy in the movies to reflect on our own lives. Read more

Looking for Happiness? Watch a Tearjerker

Blues Legend Etta James Dies: Big Pic

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 01:01 PM ET | 0

The influential and pioneering rhythm-and-blues singer died after a lengthy battle with leukemia. She was 73. Read more

Dwarf Toss Victim Gets Mention at Golden Globes

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue Jan 17, 2012 07:15 PM ET | 0

Actor Peter Dinklage's acceptance speech gave a shout-out to a dwarf actor who was viciously attacked. Read more

Dwarf Toss Victim Gets Mention at Golden Globes

Betty White, an Animal's Best Friend: Big Pic

Posted Tue Jan 17, 2012 03:46 PM ET | 0

The legendary comic is best known for her television appearances but she says she does it all for the animals. Read more

Heart Attacks Linked to Owning Cars and Televisions

Posted by Sheila Eldred Fri Jan 13, 2012 09:06 AM ET | 0

If you're driving around or watching television, odds are you aren't exercising. Read more

Heart Attacks Linked to Owning Cars and Televisions

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

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

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