Alcohol Ads Increased 400% Last 40 Years, But Americans Aren’t Drinking More

Medicine & Technology Mar 27, 2015

A new study indicates that an increase in alcohol advertising in the last 40 years has not affected alcohol consumption levels in the U.S., suggesting that bans on alcohol advertisement are not effective.

Genetic “Adam” Lived 239,000 Years Ago, Landmark Study Says

Mar 27, 2015

In an unprecedented study which involved the largest set of gemoes from a single human population, researchers found data suggesting that the "father of humanity" lived 100,000 earlier than previously thought.

America Getting Smarter: Why Have IQ Scores Risen in the US Over the Last Century?

Mar 26, 2015

A new study suggests that the dramatic increases in Americans' IQ over the past century is due to higher school enrollment rates and, particularly, the shift from memorization-centered activities to problem solving and critical thinking activities in classrooms.

Germanwings Plane Crash: Why Do We Still Use Black Boxes?

Mar 26, 2015

In a digital age where real-time streaming of data is commonplace, why are commercial airliners still using black boxes? With yet another airliner tragedy enveloped in mystery, many believe it is time to apply new technology which could shorten investigations from months or years to days.

Breast Milk Bought Online May Infect Babies With HIV, Experts Say

Mar 26, 2015

Researchers reveal that breast milk online poses serious threats to the health of infants. Some even warn that there is a potential risk for the transmission of hepatitis, HIV and syphyilis through the buying and selling of unscreened human breast milk.

Women Who Sleep Longer Have More Sex, Study Shows

Mar 26, 2015

A new study finds that women who sleep an hour longer have more sex the following day.

Facebook Unveils New 360-Degree Video for News Feeds

Mar 26, 2015

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today the the social network site will soon support 360-degree spherical videos which allow users to view locations from different angles, like a 3-D game.

Scientists Use Twitter to Predict Who Will Fight for ISIS

Mar 26, 2015

A group of computer scientists in Qatar has developed a method for predicting who will become a supporter of the Islamic State through an analysis of tweets.

Woman Sent to Psych Ward for Saying Obama Follows Her on Twitter, Even Though He Really Does

Mar 26, 2015

A woman says she was sedated and locked up in a psych ward for more than a week for claiming that President Obama follows her on Twitter. The problem is ... she was right.

Koreans Make Up to $10,000 a Month Video Taping Themselves Eating

Mar 26, 2015

Binge eating shows are hugely popular in South Korean, with top online "celebrities" earning up to $10,000 a month.

Air Pollution Linked to Anxiety, Greater Chance of Stroke, Studies Show

Mar 25, 2015

Two studies reveal that air pollution may increase anxiety and the chances of having a stroke, especially in low- to middle-income countries.

Genetic Ancestry of Americans Is More Complex Than Previously Thought, Study Shows

Mar 25, 2015

A new study shows that the genetic makeup of North and South Americans is more complex than previously known. It reveals that there were different patterns of migration between the Caribbean and mainland America.

Australian Customs Cover Up Officer’s Cocaine Use After Drug Bust

Mar 24, 2015

In October 2010, the Australian Federal Police made fanfare of the country's largest cocaine seizures, only to find that the case over the drug raid has been riddled with embarrassing revelations for both the police and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

Why Economists Still Can't Agree on Whether Deflation is Good or Not

Mar 24, 2015

With consumer prices falling all across the globe, economists are concerned over the possibility of deflation, especially of the bad kind which leads to stagnation and unemployment. A new study, however, indicates that policy makers and economists might be worrying about the wrong thing.

Blue Light Therapy Could Treat Erectile Dysfunction, Researchers Say

Mar 24, 2015

Scientists say that a newly developed gene therapy may help trigger reliable erections in men. While Viagra helps prolong an erection, this solution would help initiate it.