The Power of Pink

September 4, 2007
We've written before about the power of red. Now it turns out that a preference for pink?the traditional color for girls?may be hardwired into women's brains. Studies show that both sexes prefer blue. In New Scientist, Roxanne Khamsi quotes researcher... continued

Director Chosen to Film The Grays

September 4, 2007
Wolfgang Petersen has been picked by Sony Studios to direct the film of Whitley's novel "The Grays" (now out in paperback everywhere). Petersen has directed such hit films as "In the Line of Fire" (with Clint Eastwood), "Outbreak" (with Dustin... continued

Why Your Water Stinks

August 31, 2007
We all need water to live, but some of us here in the US don't like to drink the water from our taps because it SMELLS FUNNY. Large parts of the world have a bigger problem: POISON which occurs NATURALLY... continued

Hate Your Job? Surprise: Most People Don’t

August 31, 2007
Although some people may spend part of the Labor Day weekend complaining about their bosses or about job burnout, a new study shows that most Americans are satisfied with their jobs?especially (more surprise) OLDER workers. The survey found that job... continued

The Curry Cure for Your Brain

August 30, 2007
It's more important than ever to watch what you eat. We've told you about red wine medicine and have already written about the curry cure. Now researchers have isolated the active ingredient in turmeric root that may help boost the... continued

Why LA Has Not Yet Experienced THE BIG ONE

August 30, 2007
When it comes to California earthquakes, the Los Angeles basin appears to be in a seismic "lull" right now, characterized by relatively smaller and infrequent earthquakes. By contrast, the Mojave Desert is in a seismically active period, suggesting that seismic... continued

Cars That Think

August 29, 2007
Would accidents be eliminated if cars could drive themselves? Someday cars may fix their own dents. Cars already automatically lock doors when they sense motion and turn on warning lights if they detect potential engine problems. But they are about... continued

MORE Extreme Weather

August 29, 2007
Floods in Europe, a tornado in Brooklyn: Due to global warming, extreme weather may be here to stay. the average temperature in 2006 was the second highest since we started keeping records in 1895. The warmest year on record in... continued

Is Fat Contagious?

August 28, 2007
Is fat CONTAGIOUS? Are the people you hang out with making you fat? Researchers say the answer to both these questions is "yes." But if you're fat, it doesn't mean your love life is over, because fat people are attracted... continued

The Question That Won’t Go Away

August 28, 2007
UPDATE - Jim Marrs said it first, then theologian David Ray Griffin said it: The 911 attacks were a either engineered, or "allowed to happen," in order to push through the Patriot Act and facilitate the founding of the "Imperial... continued