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On the Trail of a Weed Planted by Gypsies

October 28, 2011
As the gypsies traveled across the country, a plant followed them, since they dropped its seeds along the way. Biologists are using this plant to trace the tracks of US gypsies. It's not particularly beautiful: It's a foot-high plants with... continued

Marijuana Doesn’t Lead to Hard Drugs–COFFEE Does!

October 28, 2011
Researchers used to think that marijuana was the "entrance drug" that lead to taking "hard" drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. But now they think it's coffee (and if you're "hooked" on java, be sure to drink it out of... continued

Men are Funnier Than Women

October 28, 2011
At least that's what psychologists say--but only just barely and mostly to other men. The oft-repeated stereotype is than women can't tell a joke properly, but psychologist Laura Mickes says, "The differences we find between men's and women's ability to... continued

We Need a Caveman Candidate

October 27, 2011
When it comes to voter preference, the issues count. But some may pull the handle for a more primal reason: Physical fitness and stature against an opponent. Possibly hailing from our caveman instincts to ensure survival, two researchers suggest that... continued

A New Cancer Medicine Fights Fat

October 27, 2011
Sometimes cures are discovered by accident, as when one medicine not only helps cure the disease it was designed for, but turns out to cure another condition as well. The hair restoring drug Rogaine was one of these--when it was... continued

High Altitudes Produce Bigger Brains

October 27, 2011
New research shows that The higher up in latitude you live, the bigger your brain AND eyeballs will be. But does this mean that people who live in these regions are better thinkers? Relatively few innovations have come from people living... continued

Can You Trust Your Boss?

October 26, 2011
When you start a new job, your boss may be more likely to trust YOU than you are to trust him (or her). But if he's like most CEOs these days, one thing you CAN trust him to do is... continued

Why Your Flu Shot May Not Work

October 26, 2011
It's time to get your flu shot! But it may not be as effective if you're overweight. A new study provides evidence explaining a phenomenon that was noticed for the first time during the 2009 H1N1 flu outbreak: that obesity... continued

Need a Space Station? Lasso an Asteroid

October 26, 2011
A group of scientists want to capture a near-earth asteroid and bring it closer to Earth, so we can use it as a platform for future space missions. This is not some wild future speculation: We already have the technology... continued

Why You’re Really a Racist

October 26, 2011
Everyone’s a little bit racist, but it may not be your fault. A research team thinks our culture may be partially to blame. And another team of researchers has found that the perception of race can be altered by cues... continued