US researchers have for the first time encouraged substantial regrowth in nerves controlling voluntary movement after spinal cord injury. By…
Stop wasting food, save the world’s energy
IT IS no secret that meeting the world’s growing energy demands will be difficult. So far, most of the focus…
Oldest Animal Life on Earth Found?
Animals have been on Earth for at least 650 million years, suggest recently found primitive sponge fossils from South Australia.…
Riding 365 Waves for a Cause
A New Hampshire man pledges to surf every day for a year — even in snow — to raise money…
Predict the Future Using Your Fingernails
Want to know the future? You don’t need crystal ball or a time machine. Just examine your moles or your…
The Depressing News About Antidepressants
Although the year is young, it has already brought my first moral dilemma. In early January a friend mentioned that…
This Is Your Brain On Sex
She did not often have such strong emotions. But she suddenly felt powerless against her passion and the desire to…
Superstitions Bring Real Luck
The next time you cross your fingers or tell someone to break a leg, you may actually be bringing some…
Bushy-Bearded Titi Monkey Discovered
A new species of monkey with a red, bushy beard (pictured) has been discovered in the Colombian section of the…
Secrets of Sleeping Soundly Uncovered
Sleep like a log? You can thank your spindles, rapid-fire brain waves that act as blockades against noise during sleep,…