Feeling optimistic may actually help you maintain your health, say psychologists writing in Psychological Science. The authors claim they have found "the first evidence that changes in optimistic…

According to a new study in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, common marinades used to flavor up barbecued meats may be more than just tasty sauces – they can also provide a major source…

Research published in Behavioral and Brain Functions suggests that scientists may one day be able to cure phobias, everything from fear of spiders to heights, with a simple injection. Researchers…

A new approach to water desalination called ion concentration polarization may lead to small, portable desalination units that could be powered by solar cells or batteries and deliver enough fresh…

Binge drinking the night before a test does not impact college students' test performance, according to a controlled experiment conducted by researchers from Boston University and Brown University.…

Clinical trials ended early due to positive treatment effects likely exaggerate those effects, according to a new review published in JAMA. The authors caution that researchers should resist…

Ice loss in Greenland, which has been increasing during the past decade over its southern region, is now moving up its northwest coast, according to a study published in Geophysical Research Letters…

Foods spiked with "fructans" from the agave plant, the source of tequlia, may help protect against osteoporosis by boosting the body's absorption of calcium and could have other health benefits,…

Geophysicists have developed a new model of the Earth, 20 years in the making, that offers a precise description of the relative movements of 25 interlocking tectonic plates that account for 97…

Why Cow-Driven Global Warming Is A Load Of Bull All animals breathe in air and then breathe it out again.  This astounding fact, seemingly new to some web users, has nothing whatsoever to do…