Flu May Be Prevented With Vitamin D
Oct 31, 2010 Space
Vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. Research has shown at least two ways in which Vitamin D boosts our immune systems.
Hundreds of Prehistoric Insects Found Intact Inside Huge Amber Deposit
Oct 31, 2010 Space
A 50-million-year-old amber deposit discovered in India holds a cornucopia of perfectly preserved ancient insects.
Cellphones and Other Gadgets May Have Potentially Deadly Side Effects for Kids
Oct 31, 2010 Space
iPhones and cell phones may be more harmful than you thought, especially for the developing brains of children.
Illicit Use of Prescription Drugs as "Study Aids": Cheating in College?
Oct 31, 2010 Space
To Bradley Spahn, it seemed like a clear case of cheating.
The Wesleyan University student was assigned a 24-hour take-home exam. Later, he said, nearly half his class admitted to taking so-called “study drugs” — medications like Ritalin or Adderall — either without a prescription or, if they had a prescription, more than the prescribed dose.
From LEDs to CFLs, See How 9 New Energy Saving Light Bulbs Stack Up
Oct 31, 2010 Space
We tried out the latest LEDs, CFLs, halogens and hybrids, and some of the results surprised us.
Why we love to scare ourselves; the anatomy of fright
Oct 31, 2010 Space
Dracula, Frankenstein, witches, ghosts and goblins are all around us at this time of year — and Hollywood keeps them at our beck and call for the rest of the year as well. Scary movies allow us to experience the tonic of a good fright whenever we want one, but why do people seek out that experience?
Flu May Be Prevented With Vitamin D
Oct 31, 2010 Science
Vitamin D supplement that may help prevent the flu, particularly in kids and teens. Research has shown at least two ways in which Vitamin D boosts our immune systems.
Hundreds of Prehistoric Insects Found Intact Inside Huge Amber Deposit
Oct 31, 2010 Science
A 50-million-year-old amber deposit discovered in India holds a cornucopia of perfectly preserved ancient insects.
Cellphones and Other Gadgets May Have Potentially Deadly Side Effects for Kids
Oct 31, 2010 Science
iPhones and cell phones may be more harmful than you thought, especially for the developing brains of children.
Illicit Use of Prescription Drugs as "Study Aids": Cheating in College?
Oct 31, 2010 Science
To Bradley Spahn, it seemed like a clear case of cheating.
The Wesleyan University student was assigned a 24-hour take-home exam. Later, he said, nearly half his class admitted to taking so-called “study drugs” — medications like Ritalin or Adderall — either without a prescription or, if they had a prescription, more than the prescribed dose.