U.S. scientists say they are growing nanowires made of semiconductor materials to make powerful prototype lasers and light-emitting diodes.

University of Washington scientists say they’ve determined that gender affects a person’s perspective about maintaining privacy in a public setting.

According to the aptly-named "Vacation Deprivation" survey from the online travel site Expedia.com, conducted by Harris Interactive and Ipsos Reid, Americans are, well…vacation deprived.

Women who sleep less than five hours a night are 32 times more likely to gain more than 30 pounds, Ohio researchers told a San Diego conference.

Trying just one cigarette may not be so harmless for non-smokers after all.  Scientists have discovered that a single cigarette has a "sleeper effect" that can increase a person’s vulnerability for three years or more to becoming a regular smoker.

Thomas Frey:  Running a solo business in the past meant that you had a one-person practice, most often offering a professional service, well suited for lawyers, accountants, and doctors.  However, a new breed of solo business has emerged that allows people to leverage the power of the Internet and control a vast empire from their […]