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Rich & Dumb
May 11, 2007We recently wrote that people in the caring professions are the happiest, despite the fact that they don't make large salaries, and that when it comes to money, what people want most is fairness. New research shows that you don't... continued
Major Drought Predicted for California
May 10, 2007The California snowpack is 71% below normal, meaning that there will be drought and more forest fires in the near future. California Dept. of Water Resources director Lester Snow says, "There is no question that these snowpack results indicate the... continued
Sleep Study
May 10, 2007We've reported that rats learn while they dream. People do too. But in at least one case, a sleeping pill woke someone up?in a BIG way. Memorizing a series of facts is one thing, understanding the big picture is quite... continued
Biofuel Danger
May 10, 2007As we've written before, switching to biofuels is not the magical solution that it is claimed to be. A new UN report warns that switching to biofuels could have major negative impacts on the environment. BBC News reports that if... continued
When Blacks & Whites Marry, What About the Kids?
May 9, 2007We've written that adoptive parents?and grandparents? care more. Now it turns out that Biracial parents, compared to their monoracial counterparts, are more likely to go the extra mile in the amount of time and money they spend on their young... continued
Crime is Unhealthy
May 9, 2007Prison is often a death sentence?and not for the reasons you might think. Prisoners who have been recently released from jail have a much high death rate, especially in the first two weeks after release. Researchers Ingrid Binswanger and Marc... continued
Eating to Cure Disease
May 9, 2007There is compelling evidence that the herbs and spices found in many popular dishes can help ward off disease, but do we get enough of these valuable ingredients just by eating food that contains them? Food scientist Roger A. Clemens... continued
Can Some People See Into the Future?
May 8, 2007Psychologist Dick Bierman thinks that some people avoided 911 because they saw it coming by looking into the future. The Evening Standard reports that Bierman believes that "ordinary people really do have a sixth sense that can help them 'see'... continued
Hate Your Job? Need to Change Your Career?
May 8, 2007People looking for jobs that bring satisfaction and happiness should concentrate on professions that focus primarily on serving other people, according to a new report from the University of Chicago, which found clergy to be the happiest and most satisfied... continued
Climate Change Timetable
May 8, 2007We know that global warming will change the weather worldwide, but what's the timetable for your particular part of the world? In LiveScience.com, Andrea Thompson and Ker Than make the following speculations, based on a recent report by the Intergovernmental... continued