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Obama's biofuels policy tension
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama is coming under increasing pressure to change his policies on biofuels.
Meet Robo Habilis: Robot Has Human-like Hand Controlled By 'Brain' Modeled After Human Cerebellum
The dream of human-like robots is a step closer to reality with the recent creation of a human-like arm and hand controlled by an electronic 'brain' modeled on the human...
Phil Hogan finds out what the truth is behind memory loss and if you can avoid it
Phil Hogan asks leading academics and medics what the truth is behind memory loss and, crucially, can you avoid it?
Laughter: the secret of love
Self-deprecating humour is key to English art of seduction, psychological study reveals
Why smiles are better than Prozac
Government scientist claims lifestyle changes can be as effective as drugs for depression
Analysis: Perilous peace begins in Iraq
The United States is now winning the war that two years ago seemed lost.
Paper prints Obama's private prayer
An Israeli newspaper's decision to publish a handwritten prayer left by Barack Obama in the cracks of Jerusalem's Western Wall drew criticism Friday.
Jeremy Leggett: Burn Up makes our climate crisis into a drama
Jeremy Leggett: You may think Burn Up was far-fetched. Believe me, having witnessed climate negotiations myself, it was anything but
Mexico troops losing drug war support
This hardscrabble Mexican border town welcomed 400 soldiers when they arrived four months ago to stop a wave of drug violence.
NYT: McCain, Bush diverge in policy?
President Bush’s decisions on Iraq troop withdrawals and talks with Iran and North Korea have put John McCain on the defensive.
Brain scans may reveal aggression
SYDNEY, July 26 (UPI) -- Australian researchers said brain scans may someday show if a person has aggressive tendencies.
Cooperation hurts inmate at Gitmo trial
An al-Qaida driver who gave detailed, insider knowledge of the terror network to U.S. agents is seeing his words used against him at the first Guantanamo war crimes trial.
'The Cleaner' does a fair job of depicting drug addiction and recovery
But some aspects of the A & E pilot episode, such as a neck injection for a heroin overdose, are not considered protocol. ...
After trauma, distractions can be good -- in moderation
Knit, shop, go to the mall. But if you need to talk, choose the right form of expression. And eat well and exercise. ...
When talking it over can backfire (girls take note)
Terrorist attacks, floods, fires and other disasters aside, sometimes it can be better to just zip your lip when it comes to personal problems too.
After the tragedy: Vent? Not necessarily
On the heels of events such as terrorist attacks, say researchers, some people do better to leave things unsaid for a while. ...
Unexpected fall in puffin numbers
The puffin population on England's biggest colony falls by a third in five years, a survey shows.
American psyche: Everyone thinks that Einstein was so smart. Let's examine this
George Saunders: Everyone thinks that Einstein was so smart. Let's examine this. What was his big contribution?
Bad science: Barbara Nash had good reason to think she was correct
Ben Goldacre: The papers are alive with criticism for quack nutritionism after the case of Dawn Page
VIDEO: Rabbit Saves Couple From Fire
A Melbourne, Australia, couple's pet rabbit scratched at their bedroom door and woke them just before a fire raged through their house.
VIDEO: Dog Cloning Sparks Debate
A U.S. biotech company's auction fetched more than $135,000 each from four owners eager to clone their canines. Yet opponents say the technology is flawed.
The Top 10 Mad Scientists
From mildly eccentric to downright wacky, these 10 hyper-intelligent characters didn't just march to a different beat, they each played their own tune altogether
Nursing numbers shocking, union president says
A government report showing that Newfoundland and Labrador has more than 1,000 vacant positions for registered nurses is proof positive of a crisis in nursing care, a union official says.
Colonial heritage metaphors used in US military conflicts
The historical reference to "Indian Country" presents a complex metaphor. For many Native Americans it signifies home, family, and territory; however, for others the term can refer to colonialism and...
Drummers need the stamina of athletes, U.K. study finds
Sport scientist Steve Draper from the University of Gloucestershire says drummers have as much stamina as elite athletes.
Blacks in Congress Split Over Menthol Cigarettes
A bill that would outlaw flavored cigarettes — except for a type many black smokers choose — has opened a rift.
Should we trust experiments on the web?
A couple reviewers of a recent paper of mine distrust Web-based experiments. Do you? And why? read more
China's top-down science communication fails its people
Scientists, not government, should lead efforts to explain the benefits and risks of modern technology, says Li Daguang.