Higher Cigarette Taxes Don't Faze Certain Age, Income Groups By Remy Melina published 14 July 11 High cigarette taxes don't deter people ages 25 to 44 from lighting up, a new study shows.
Crazy Beautiful: Gallery of Treehopper Helmet Designs By Remy Melina published 13 July 11 There are more than 2,000 species of treehoppers (Heteroptera, Membracidae), with various fascinating "helmets."
Modern TV Shows Teach Kids Fame Is No. 1 Value By Remy Melina published 13 July 11 Popular TV shows reflect shifting values, with fame jumping from 15th to 1st place in importance.
Depression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma By Remy Melina published 13 July 11 Stress or depression during pregnancy may be associated with a greater risk of asthma for the baby, a new study suggests.
Your Mother Was Right: Good Posture Is Important By Remy Melina published 12 July 11 Sitting or standing up straighter actually decreases your sensitivity to pain, a new study shows.
How Your Smartphone Affects Your Vision By Remy Melina published 12 July 11 How close you hold your Blackberry or iPhone may influence your eyes' visual demands.
New Dino Finding: Warm-Blooded, Nimble Beasts By Remy Melina published 12 July 11 By analyzing tiny holes in the thigh bones of dinosaurs, researchers were able to gauge their metabolic rate.
Hypoallergenic Dogs Not Allergy-Proof, Study Finds By Remy Melina published 11 July 11 So-called hypoallergenic dogs do not have lower household allergen levels than other dogs, a new study shows.
Image Gallery: Remarkable Bionic Animals By Remy Melina published 11 July 11 From eagles to elephants, creature-tailored prosthetics and orthotics have improved the lives of thousands of animals.
Gallery: Eye-Catching Bioluminescent Wonders By Remy Melina published 8 July 11 Bioluminescence, or when light is produced by an organism using a chemical reaction, is most commonly found in marine life, but it can also be seen in animals and insects on land.
National Income Tied to Heart Disease and Stroke By Remy Melina published 8 July 11 An analysis of heart disease and stroke statistics from 192 countries showed that the burden of these two diseases varies is closely linked to national income.
States Ranked Best to Worst on Science Education By Remy Melina published 7 July 11 A new ranking system shows that most schools are doing a poor job of preparing students for science and engineering careers.
4 Species of Jewel Beetles Discovered By Remy Melina published 7 July 11 Researchers have discovered five new species of the beautiful jewel beetles.
Tuna Need Urgent Protection, Study Concludes By Remy Melina published 7 July 11 Five of the eight species of tuna are now in the "threatened" or "near threatened" categories of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Lost Glow-in-the-Dark 'Ghost Mushrooms' Rediscovered By Remy Melina published 7 July 11 A species of bioluminescent, or glow-in-the-dark, mushrooms has been rediscovered and reclassified in Brazil.
Gray Whales Adapted to Survive Past Climate Changes By Remy Melina published 6 July 11 Gray whales survived many cycles of climate change over millions of years, thanks to a surprising ability to adapt.
Beauty Is in the Brain of the Beholder By Remy Melina published 6 July 11 The same area of the brain becomes activated when you observe visual beauty such as a painting, or auditory beauty like your favorite song.
Gallery: Glowing Aquatic Life By Remy Melina published 6 July 11 Bioluminescence, or when light is produced by an organism using a chemical reaction, most commonly occurs in sea creatures.
Ancient Israeli House Surprises Archaeologists By Remy Melina published 6 July 11 The structure is the best-preserved four-room home from the Kingdom of Israel, dating back some 3,000 years ago.
Trying to Get Pregnant? Brush Your Teeth By Remy Melina published 5 July 11 Gum disease can lengthen the time it takes for a woman to get pregnant by about 2 months, a new study suggests.
Pollution May Change Your Brain By Remy Melina published 5 July 11 Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to learning problems and depression, a study on mice suggests.
Pigeons Recognize Human Faces By Remy Melina published 3 July 11 Wild pigeons are not fooled by a change of clothes.
Why Faces of Other Races Look Alike By Remy Melina published 1 July 11 The reason behind why people are less likely to remember a face from a racial group different from their own may have to do with how the brain memorizes faces, a new study suggests.
Gallery: Our Amazing Sun By Remy Melina published 30 June 11 From sundogs to solar pillars, we've put together a gallery of remarkable solar activities.
