On top of the numerous functions our cell phones perform, the Department of Homeland Security says they may one day also protect us from toxic chemicals. In the coming years, Homeland Security's…

A study published in Current Biology suggests that children with Williams Syndrome are not inherently racist like the rest of the population and may help experts develop interventions designed to…

Nearly all life forms rely on the same genetic code to specify the amino acid composition of proteins, but just how individual amino acids were assigned to specific three-letter combinations or…

Despite media reports to the contrary, there is no evidence to support the assertion that smoking in cars is 23 times more toxic than in other indoor environments, say researchers writing in the…

Sociological theory has previously linked black urban decline to poverty,  loss of manufacturing jobs and racial segregation. A new study in Social Forces claims another factor should be added…

In a recent LiveScience article entitled "Why Can't We All Just Get Along?", the topic of liberal and conservative differences was highlighted.  There were clearly numerous factors that affected…

So it looks like Humboldt squid don't kill divers after all. At least, they haven't done so yet. Meanwhile, two different species of very large squid are going on display at opposite ends of the…

"I am too shy to express my sexual needs, except over the phone to people I don't know" Garry Shandling

The Unscientists 2010 Awards - Nominee #2 Richard Lindzen On April 6 2010 I announced The Unscientists 2010 Awards. The rules are simple, and mainly require that: by the use exclusively or mainly,…

Picture thoughts -before they are converted correctly to words. Eonverye taht can raed tihs rsaie yuor hnad.. To my 'selected' strange-minded friends: If you can read the following paragraph,…