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Researchers chart the slow and unsteady rise of female representation in printed media by focusing on one part of speech: the humble pronoun.
Research dig deeper into theory that "men are able to not only detect when women are ovulating, but find them more attractive."
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if current smoking trends continue, “tobacco could kill a billion people around the world in this century.”
A diet rich in Vitamin C may decrease the harmful effects of air pollution for people who suffer from chronic lung diseases.
Based on a recent study, older people who are involved in singing programs have a higher measure of health.
The harmless bacteria found on the surface of the skin can enhance the function of immune cells.
Researchers asked people what they wanted out of the storytelling experience and boiled the answers down to four things: immersion, interactivity, integration, and impact.
A recent study reveals that the homeless use social networking just like everyone else, and that it helps them gain an increased sense of belonging to the wider community.
A startup company has received a grant to create artificial meat using bio-ink and a 3D printing process.
A new security-based system, available for purchase later this year, will stop a cyberattack on your computer…and then launch a counterattack.
Microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation – “maser” technology – has been redesigned for practical use, with revolutionary implications for a variety of detection devices.
A camera, worn on a finger and providing data to a smartphone, combines augmented reality with wearable technology.
Researchers at separate universities are creating kitchens that use technology to “walk” cooks through the steps of meal preparation.
Previous studies vastly underestimate the death toll associated with landslides, prompting calls by researchers to pay much closer attention to the effects of overdevelopment in vulnerable parts of the globe.
Companies are making it possible for electric vehicles to get their power from wind-energy sources. It may not be in the form of a rooftop windmill, but it’s getting there.
Too many published studies make claims that cannot be satisfactorily reproduced or verified. A new service makes it easier for labs to double-check their results before publishing them.
A newly-formed group at NASA hopes to build on the success of the Mars Curiosity rover by creating workable plans for future exploration of the planet.
An increasing number of Chinese are protesting the poor environmental state of their nation, bolstering the efforts of local green groups and attracting attention from overseas.
Last week, Massachusetts congressman Edward Markey submitted the "Wireless Surveillance Act of 2012," which aims to protect the constitutional rights of cell phone users.
A recent study from the University of Michigan has put to bed old ideas about sexting. The study concludes that sexting can be a normal, healthy aspect of dating.