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. More »
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. More »
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. More »
Physician Dr. Stephen Curtin claims to have come up with the perfect eyeglasses for anyone with vision focusing issues (which, after a certain point, is nearly all of us). Unlike the bifocals or trifocals that optometrists typically recommend, Curtin’s unique glasses, called TruFocals, provide a mechanically adjustable lens. More »
As it turns out, buying secondhand isn’t just practical—it’s better for our babies, too. A new report states that secondhand items emit fewer fumes that could be dangerous to an infant's health. More »
We always hear that it's a good thing to reflect on the positive in your life. But according to a new paper, it can bring even more satisfaction to think about what makes you happy, and then pretend that it never happened at all. More »
If you lose your wallet, how can you make sure someone will return it? Include a cute baby photo. More »
Thanks to an innovative technology involving stem cells from the patients' own eyes and a pair of standard extended wear contact lenses, several formerly blind patients have regained their eyesight. More »
Archaeologists recently discovered bone flutes that are at least 35,000 years old, proving that music truly is timeless. More »
At the new Sainsbury's supermarket in Gloucester, you can help provide power to the shop simply by driving your car through the lot. More »
While Guitar Hero may not always be easy on the ears, the video game has been shown to help aid hospital patients' rehabilitation efforts. More »
According to new studies, an antioxidant in the spice turmeric, which is common in many Indian dishes, could prevent Alzheimer's disease. More »
A new project from the SETI Center asks us what welcome message we'd like to transmit to an extraterrestrial being—and tells us a lot about what humanity's really like. More »
According to a new study, laughter's been around since our last common ancestor with the apes—at least 10 million years ago. More »
An affordable and easy-to-use new kit can screen for lung, prostate, colon, and up to seven other types of cancer—and it may soon be available over-the-counter at your local pharmacy. More »