2019-03-01
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Elephants in Zoos Have Shorter Lives
December 22, 2008Whitley communicated with an elephant in Portland Zoo. Sadly, a new study comparing wild?and even working?elephants with those found in zoos finds that the zoo animals have much shorter lives, mainly because they don't get enough exercise, so they get... continued
How to Be Happy This Christmas
December 22, 2008In the holiday season's flurry of shopping, gift-giving, parties and celebrations, it's easy for the joy of the season to be lost in heightened anxiety and depression. Despite the recession, we need to remember: Christmas is a reason to be... continued
Boy or Girl?
December 19, 2008Which parent determines the sex of their child? - It turns out that it's mostly up to the man?if you ARE the dad! It may also depend on whether or not dad smokes. Researchers found that men were more likely... continued
And When He’s a Teenager…
December 19, 2008What kind of driver will he be? - No matter what kind of car they have, we all know that teens are terrible drivers. Since he may not have someone watching over him constantly, what can you do? Now there's... continued
Once You Have Him, How Will You Feed Him?
December 19, 2008If you're pregnant, be sure to eat a low-fat diet, or else your baby may be fat too?all his or her life! A study in rats shows that exposure to a high-fat diet during pregnancy produces permanent changes in the... continued
Wonder What Race You Are
December 18, 2008We all think we know what race we?and the people we meet?belong to, but that's not always the case. Sometimes we define someone's race by the JOB they do. Now that we have a black president, will that finally change?... continued
Something Surprising About Lefties
December 18, 2008...something you wouldn't guess: they're SHY - Something we wouldn't have guessed: people who are left-handed are more shy and easily embarrassed than the rest of us. In recent research, more lefties than righties said "yes" to statements like, "I... continued
What Do Blind People See in Their Dreams?
December 18, 2008People who grew up watching black and white TV often don't dream in color. But do blind people see ANYTHING in their dreams? One day we may be able to find out, because we'll be able to SEE other people's... continued
Dogs Get Jealous Too!
December 17, 2008Researchers claim to have found a basic form of jealousy in dogs (but do you know how to interpret your dog's tail wags so you can figure out if YOUR dog has this problem?) Before this, they thought that only... continued
Do Those Expensive Cosmetics WORK?
December 17, 2008Are the beauty claims made by cosmetic companies too good to be true? In a word, yes?sometimes in surprising ways. Some of us turn to them when we want to cover up the green in our skin, but creams claiming... continued