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Men, Keep Your Shirts On!

November 18, 2011
And there's no way to fool her--you'll reveal everything about yourself as soon as you start to dance. But first, your shirt: A new psychological study reveals that men who show skin are viewed as more sensitive, but less competent... continued

How to Check Out that Online Date

November 18, 2011
Internet dating can now be enhanced thanks to the latest upgrade of an online test relying on latest findings in neuroscience. This scientific test, now called BrainDesire, helps singles make better choices by tapping into their OWN BRAINS in order... continued

Spotting Terrorists Before They Strike

November 18, 2011
How can we find home-grown terrorists who have been indoctrinated by (usually) internet propaganda, like Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, killing 12 people and wounding 31 others? The Defense Dept. intelligence... continued

Babies Have Morals Too

November 18, 2011
Infants may cry and seem demanding, leading us to assume that they have no sense of what the adults in their lives need, but a new study presents the first evidence that a basic sense of fairness and altruism appears... continued

Prescriptions Kill More People Than Cars

November 17, 2011
Did you know that drug deaths now outnumber traffic fatalities in the US? In 2009, they killed almost 40,000 people nationwide. While most major causes of preventable death are declining, drugs are an exception. Prescription pain and anxiety drugs are... continued

Moons Aren’t Needed, After All

November 17, 2011
Galaxies may be churning out planets at an astounding rate, but astronomers now know that they don't need to look for planets with moons in order to determine if a planet may harbor life--they've decided that moons are no longer... continued

Why Rules Don’t Work

November 17, 2011
Rules don't always work--quirky coincidences can mess up the best-laid plans. In fact, rules that are supposed to ensure minimum standards may in the end serve only to LOWER standards further than they might be without any rules at all.... continued

Cheer Up–Drink Coffee!

November 16, 2011
We've advised you before to keep your brain and body healthy by walking to a coffee shop, and this is especially true for women. Since most anti-depressive medicines may be placebos, try a dose of caffeine instead. The risk of... continued

Horror Movies May Come to Life

November 16, 2011
Is the horror of the "Creature From the Black Lagoon" in our future? As our planet warms and our glaciers melt, the world that is now locked away in permafrost will come alive. They'll be tiny, so they won't be... continued

Water Means Life–So Harness a Comet

November 15, 2011
When our satellites search for other planets that might harbor life, they always search for water. But now, for the first time, astronomers have detected around a burgeoning solar system a sprawling cloud of water vapor that's cold enough to... continued