Scientists speak, so it must be true:
Earth could be entering a new Ice Age within the next millennium, but it might not, the deep freeze averted by warming from increased carbon dioxide emissions. Humans could be thwarting the next glacial inception, a new study says.
I make a lot of fun of "studies" here and the reporting of them by journalists. Here's why:
Just love the breathlessly announced "research" stating the common-sense obvious:
If men and women at times seem to be from different planets, it may be because there are large differences in their personalities, a new study suggests.
Looking for a good cause you can be enthusiastic about? Hop on board:
Once in a while, I stumble across doing the right thing. Apparently, studies are showing that red wine has the most associated health benefits of any alcohol:
Those of you who get all hot and bothered on one side or other of the daylight saving time debate ought to really get exercised about this one:
Forget leap years, months with 28 days and your birthday falling on a different day of the week each year. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland say they have a better way to mark time: a new calendar in which every year is identical to the one before.
The shutdown-averting budget bill will block federal light bulb efficiency standards, giving a win to House Republicans fighting the so-called ban on incandescent light bulbs.
Four times in the last few years, scientists have announced finding planets orbiting other stars in the "sweet spot habitable zone" -- not too hot, not too cold -- where water and perhaps life are possible. Sooner rather than later, it is speculated, there will be discovered a "lukewarm planet with a size making it probably Earthlike." This brings up the usual cautionary notes:
We can run but we can't hide. Are you naughty or nice? Don't have to wait for Santa to pass judgment:
People with a certain gene trait are known to be more kind and caring than people without it, and strangers can quickly tell the difference, according to US research published on Monday.
The obesity and nutrition police will be here tomorrow, and there will be a tastebud inspection at 0900:
Visiting an organic farm in Hawaii on Saturday, First Lady Michelle Obama said that “arugula and steak” was her “favorite” meal and expressed her view that American children need to “get their palates adjusted” so they will begin eating properly.
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