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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.
Obituary: Randy Pausch
Obituary: The academic whose Last Lecture became an inspirational internet phenomenon
Jefferson DNA tester Eugene Foster dies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, N.C., July 26 (UPI) -- Dr. Eugene A. Foster, a pathologist who used DNA testing to show Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child with slave Sally...
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The historical reference to "Indian Country" presents a complex metaphor.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...
Women's access to credit affects efficiency in rural households
Rural strategies designed to induce economic growth often emphasize the need to improve access to capital for poor households. However, this approach implicitly assumes that family members pool all their...
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.
Cape Breton doctor appeals suspension
A Cape Breton doctor who lost her medical licence for incompetence and professional misconduct has asked a Court of Appeal to overturn the decision by the College of Physicians and...
New IVF dilemmas make old fears seem quaint
Early fears about IVF turned out to be misplaced, but 30 years after the birth of the first 'test-tube' baby, new worries about the evolving uses of reproductive technology are...
Housing woes bring on a bust backlash
As the nation’s housing crisis continues to ensnare Americans, even those who have done nothing wrong are starting to feel, and fret about, the repercussions.
Jerusalem bulldozer drivers fearful
Palestinian and Jewish bulldozer drivers alike in Jerusalem say they live in fear of being mistaken for attackers.
John Guillebaud on why couples should have fewer children
Prof John Guillebaud discusses his article in the British Medical Journal
Students offer reward for Rice arrest
New Zealand students protesting the Iraq war offered a reward to anyone who carries out a citizen's arrest of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during her visit to the country...
Heather Mills' publicist calls her 'impossible'
Heather Mills is without a U.S. publicist, after Michele Elyzabeth quit, citing a heated argument with the former Beatle wife. Elyzabeth also said Mills owed her money.
Freedom’s Just Another Word For Less Sexually Active Teens
Rigid parenting appears to be linked to increased sexual activity in older teens. More than two of every three American teens has sexual intercourse before age 19. Although it is...
Frequent Family Meals Might Reduce Teen Substance Use
Parents who have regular meals with their adolescent children might help lessen the chances they will start drinking or smoking later in their teen years, according to new research. Researchers...