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Video: @katiecouric: Trudie Styler & Sting
Katie Couric speaks Trudie Styler and Sting about their commitment to saving the rainforest, their practice of yoga, their long marriage, and Sting's take on reality contests like "The...
fMRI Lie Detection Hearing Ends, Decision Still to Come
A federal court in Tennessee heard arguments yesterday and today on whether lie detection...
British actress says Roman Polanski forced her to have sex with him in 1982 when she was 16
A British actress took center stage in the Roman Polanski case on Friday, holding a press conference to say the famed director forced her to have sex with him when...
Childhood psychological problems create long-term economic losses, study finds
A first-of-its-kind study examining the long-term economic consequences of childhood psychological disorders such as depression and substance abuse finds the conditions diminish people's ability to work and earn as adults,...
Going to the dogs: What can shy dogs teach us about longevity?
According to a new study by a Quebec research team, there are strong correlations between dog breeds' typical personalities, how long they live, and how much food they eat.
New methods may identify kids' remains sooner
New research could help forensics scientists identify the children's remains - a process that was formerly difficult to do.
Children with epilepsy say their quality of life is better than their parents think
Children with epilepsy often face multiple challenges - not only seizures but learning, cognitive and school difficulties, side effects from medication, and, not surprisingly, social stigma from their peers...
Virtual humans appear to influence ethical decisions in gender-specific ways
Virtual humans are increasingly taking on roles that were once reserved for real humans. A study by researchers at the Indiana University School of Informatics at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis...
Opinion polls underestimate Americans' concern about the environment, Stanford study finds
When pollsters ask Americans to name the most important problem facing the country, the environment is rarely mentioned. But this time-honoured polling question masks the public's true concern about environmental...
For Jerry Brown, change has been a recurring theme
In more than four decades in politics, the Democratic candidate for governor has displayed what some praise as a lack of ideological rigidity and others criticize as a failure of...
Arizona religious leaders seek delay of immigration law, bring appeal to Washington
The group of seven makes an 'emergency' visit to Capitol Hill, says comprehensive reform is needed: 'Border security alone has its limits.' ...
Psychologist explores human perception
(PhysOrg.com) -- Faces tell the stories in UC Riverside professor Larry Rosenblum's ecological listening lab, as volunteer test subjects show that they can "read" unheard speech - not just...
AP-Univision Poll: Views on Arizona law divided along ethnic lines
An Associated Press-Univision Poll has found that big majorities of Latinos consider illegal immigrants a boon to the United States and condemn Arizona's new law targeting undocumented people. That is...
The trouble with ME
We mark ME awareness week with a report on the latest research into chronic fatigue syndrome – and the controversy that surrounds the subject• Living with chronic fatigue syndrome Kay Gilderdale helped her 31-year-old...
Africans talk tough over foreign miners
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13 (UPI) -- As China, Brazil, India and other scramble to lock down Africa's mineral wealth to fuel their expanding economies, some African states are talking...
3 Young Women Plunge Into Astronomy, Math Research
A grant from the Henry R. Luce Foundation is funding fellowships to support first-year women graduate students in the physical sciences at the University of Chicago.
Arrests made for alleged immigration violations as Times Square bombing attempt is investigated
Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. has told Congress that "several people" have been taken into custody for immigration violations in the Times Square attempted-bombing case.
Faxed patient files disturb Yellowknife woman
A Yellowknife woman says she has received about a dozen faxes with confidential medical information about people getting cancer treatment in Alberta.
Firms pay more to high-skill foreign IT pros than to US colleagues, shows INFORMS study
Contrary to public assertions, IT professionals in the U.S.
I'll Have Medicare. What About My Wife?
A younger spouse may be temporarily covered under Cobra, but many consider getting jobs of their own, an expert said.
Key brain parts normal in autistic people
Two parts of the brain that are believed to play a key role in social interaction and communication respond normally in autistic individuals, suggests new research.
Interview: Nanoscale superhero
Francesco Stellacci talks about trying to save the world with nanoscience, Japanese cartoon heroes and photography
Fears grow about missing UCLA student Nancy Salas; officials to widen search
Glendale police on Thursday stepped up their search for a 22-year-old UCLA student who went missing under suspicious circumstances Wednesday.
Scientists, Ye Pedantic Jerks
Academics pay a lot of attention to the quality of their writings. It is generally a point of pride to publish flawless documents, and this is felt in scientific disciplines...
Academic probation hits college guys harder
Male college students, especially those who had done well in their high-school classes, are much more likely than females to drop out when placed on academic probation after their first...
Landmark Study Shows How Size of Fire Crew Influences Saving Lives and Property
A landmark study coordinated by NIST is the first to put numbers to the effect of changing the size of fire-fighting crews responding to residential fires.
Gadgets: Energizer battery charger is 'smart'
In the 1960's family television series "The Addams Family," Uncle Fester used to put a light bulb in his mouth and it illuminated, demonstrating ability to generate power. These days...
Disbelieve it: Canadiens eliminate Pens, 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- First the Capitals, now the Penguins. The Canadiens, the worst-record team in the playoffs, keep sending home the NHL's best....