Inspired by Gecko Feet, Scientists Invent New Adhesive
AMHERST, Mass. – For years, biologists have been amazed by the power of gecko feet, which let these 5-ounce lizards…
Military Service Changes Personality, Makes Vets Less Agreeable
It’s no secret that battlefield trauma can leave veterans with deep emotional scars that impact their ability to function in…
In Sickness and in Health: Study Documents the Importance of Supportive Spouses in Coping with Work-Related Stress
The growth of two-income families and increasing levels of job stress are two of the most significant work trends affecting…
Survey: Fox News Viewers Least Informed, Most Negative About Occupy Wall Street
A major new national University of Delaware survey reveals that Fox News Channel viewers know less about the Occupy Wall…
Climate Change Threatens Tropical Birds
SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 16, 2012 – Climate change spells trouble for many tropical birds – especially those living in…
The Great Backyard Bird Count Starts Tomorrow—Duncraft Is Urging All Their Customers To Get In On It
Entering its 15th year, the Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project of Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon and Bird…
Extreme Summer Temperatures Occur More Frequently
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Extreme summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the United States, and will become normal by…
Only the Lowest CO2 Emitting Technologies Can Avoid a Hot End-of-Century
Washington, D.C.— Could replacing coal-fired electricity plants with generators fueled by natural gas bring global warming to a halt in…
Cellphone Use Linked to Selfish Behavior in UMD Study
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Though cellphones are usually considered devices that connect people, they may make users less socially minded,…
Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Efforts Result in Record-breaking Recoveries Totaling Nearly $4.1 Billion
Attorney General Eric Holder and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report…