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• November 19 2009

  Viruses Can Be Used to Create Batteries

  Though you'd like to steer clear of swine flu, viruses aren't all bad: some can be used to create batteries. Read More

• November 18 2009

  5 Ways Stress Can Help Your Health

  According to new research, stress brought on by day-to-day events can actually help your health, and may even extend your life. Read More

• November 12 2009

  Language-Learning Begins Before Birth

  According to a new study, a newborn baby's very first cry has the accent of his mother's language. Read More

• November 05 2009

  New Tele Scouter Glasses Could Provide Instant Translations

  The new Tele Scouter glasses could make overseas trips easier by instantly translating words and broadcasting them into your retinas. Read More

• October 25 2009

  Weavers Create Stunning Tapestry Made from Silk of One Million Spiders

  The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. Read More

• October 19 2009

  Segway Inventor’s New Device Turns Sewage into Clean Water

  The inventor of the Segway has come up with a revolutionary invention that could provide access to clean water for millions of people. Read More

• October 05 2009

  Ig Nobel Awards Spotlight Humorous Side of Scientific Achievement

  The Ig Nobel Awards ceremony, held each October, spotlights some of the silliest scientific developments of the year. Read More

• September 22 2009

  Cooking Abilities Give Humans a Darwinian Advantage

  Primatologist Richard Wrangham believes that our culinary skills have guided our biological differences from primitive humans, and have given us an evolutionary edge. Read More

• September 17 2009

  Researchers Develop Homes That Can Memorize Your Habits

  You may already have a smart phone, loaded up with ringtones, email, cameras, and all the latest apps for every purpose. But do you have a smart home? Read More

• September 09 2009

  Web Surfing Makes You a More Productive Worker

  According to a new study, workers who are allowed to spend time each day reading news, blogs, product reviews, catching up with friends on social networks, and taking part in other non-work related online pursuits are actually more productive than those who are blocked from doing so. Read More

• August 26 2009

  Beer Dregs Can Generate Energy

  When beer is brewed, there's generally tons of leftover grain that's sold or thrown out. But a researcher has come up with a plan to convert that waste into energy. Read More

• August 25 2009

  Aquatic Worm-Inspired Glue Could Heal Broken Bones

  A new medical development inspired by an aquatic worm could replace the need for metal plates and screws in setting some types of broken bones. Read More

• August 19 2009

  Tempting Yourself With Forbidden Foods Can Help You Stick with Healthy Eating Goals

  A recent study found that for women who were focused on weight loss, seeing a photograph of a high calorie dessert could actually help them stick to their commitment. Read More

• August 17 2009

  Researchers Discover Gene that Reduces Need for Sleep

  If you're one of the lucky few who can cope with going to bed at midnight and waking at six with no ill effects, there may be a medical explanation: scientists have recently discovered a rare gene called DEC2, whose carriers are able to cope with less sleep than the average person. Read More

• August 13 2009

  Kudzu May Curb Alcoholic Cravings

  The pesky plant may finally have the chance to redeem itself for all its bad deeds: according to a 10-year series of studies done on rats, kudzu extract could be the key to curbing alcohol addiction. Read More

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