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Caffeine and exercise don't alter our underlying genetic makeup, but they can change the molecules that together make up that DNA. More »
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Caffeine and exercise don't alter our underlying genetic makeup, but they can change the molecules that together make up that DNA. More »
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says that they've identified and arrested all of the key members of the hacktivist group LulzSec. More »
A new machine designed to help students learn better is able to recognize cognitive states, social dynamics, and motivation levels of kids. More »
Smoking pot definitely does something to one's brain, but new research shows that marijuana's effect is not as direct as we once believed. More »
With fewer adults deciding to marry than ever in American history, it's hard not to wonder what a post-marriage society would actually look like. More »
Researchers found that study participants reached their highest weight after developing the disorder meant to lead to weight loss. More »
Put on your slippers and run downstairs, fanboys and girls, because it's nearly Christmas morning for iPad lovers. More »
Around the age of 85, according to researchers at Tel Aviv University, extra fat actually starts to protect and help us rather than kill us. More »
As the world rolls its eyes, the controversial sheriff unveils his long-awaited report and calls for a criminal investigation. More »
The Pentagon's top researchers are getting nervous about the smartphones and tablets civilians are carrying around in their pockets. More »
Because they don't actually exist. It's just a term we use when we're burned out, overwrought, anxious, or on the edge, according to the WSJ. More »
Typically, stem cells that divide in order to heal wounds or for growth show signs of aging, but that's not the case for the planarian worm. More »
With cells extracted from human ovaries, a team of researchers has produced early-stage eggs, raising many questions about treating infertility. More »
The conditions at Foxconn are far beneath American standards for decency and work safety. Right? More »
The vaccine of the future could be able to stop transmission of all flu strains over a long period, according to new research out of Princeton. More »
An assistant-to-assistant face-off More »
In an interview with the Associated Press, the celebrity chef and diabetes drug spokeswoman doesn't exactly come across as penitent. More »
Remember all of that talk about pushing the age of mammogram testing to 50, up from 40? A new study makes the case for starting earlier. More »
The electronics manufacturer is trying to burnish its reputation, which has taken quite a few hits lately. More »
Hold your cell phone up to your head. Which ear did you pick? Left brain thinkers quickly choose the right ear, according to a new study. More »
