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Books: Quieting the Demons and Giving Art a Voice

16 years ago from NY Times Science

Two new books highlight the writing of authors with mental illness.

DNA Tests Confirm IDs of Russian Tsar's Children

16 years ago from National Geographic

Remains exhumed last year belong to two children of Tsar Nicholas II, putting to rest questions about what happened to Russia's last royal family, an official said.

Politics Keeping EPA From Toxin Warnings?

16 years ago from CBSNews - Science

A government report obtained early by CBS News says non-scientists are playing an increasing role in EPA decisions - including how toxic chemicals are regulated. Chip Reid asks: Is political...

Study: Synesthetes share commonalities

16 years ago from UPI

EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 30 (UPI) -- British psychological researchers say they've discovered evidence that commonalities exist across synesthetes.

Evolution of human diets is studied

16 years ago from UPI

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., April 30 (UPI) -- U.S. anthropologists say they've discovered morphology might suggest what ancient people could eat, but it does not necessarily reflect what they did...

Cell phones may be medical imaging tools

16 years ago from UPI

JERUSALEM, April 30 (UPI) -- Israeli scientists say they've found a way to transmit medical images via cellular phones that might open such technology to most of Earth's...

Defying logic, consistently

16 years ago from MIT Research

Unexpected and surprising connections are at the heart of research conducted by MIT Professor Dan Ariely, whose studies have demonstrated that people often make decisions that seem to defy logic--but...

PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Seattle Pigeons Attacked With Darts

16 years ago from National Geographic

Authorities are receiving several reports of pigeons found alive with metal darts through their skulls. An animal rights group is offering a reward for information about the assailant.