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Italian Scientists Search for ‘Supersperm’

June 13th, 2006 at 11:59 pm » Comments (0)

A team of scientists from two Italian universities has reportedly developed a technique for identifying supersperm for use in fertility treatments.



Internet is Now a Mass Medium

June 13th, 2006 at 11:48 pm » Comments (0)

A new study shows that the Internet now dominates television in at-work media use, and is the only medium that ranks among the top two at both work and home.



Study: Men Good at Anger, Women With Joy

June 13th, 2006 at 11:42 pm » Comments (0)

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology study shows men are good at noticing angry faces, with women good at noticing surprised, sad or joyful expressions.



Students Use Ring Tones Teachers Can’t Hear

June 13th, 2006 at 11:36 pm » Comments (0)

Students are using a new ring tone to receive messages in class — and many teachers can’t even hear the ring.



U.S. Birthrate Continues Downward Trend

June 13th, 2006 at 6:59 pm » Comments (0)

A U.S. Census Bureau report indicates the birthrate continues to decline.  In 2004, the average number of children that women can expect to have in their lifetime stands at two.



Violent Crime Rates Jump

June 13th, 2006 at 3:43 pm » Comments (0)

Violent crime in 2005 increased at the highest rate in 15 years, driven in large part by a surge of killings and other attacks in many Midwestern cities, the FBI reported yesterday.



Parents Love and Hate the Internet

June 13th, 2006 at 11:19 am » Comments (0)

The boogieman used to be sex and violence on TV, now it is fear of the unknown on the Internet.



Unusual Weapons Planned by the Military

June 13th, 2006 at 9:36 am » Comments (0)

The US military investigated building a "gay bomb", which would make enemy soldiers "sexually irresistible" to each other, government papers say.



Segway Seats for Casual Scootery

June 13th, 2006 at 6:34 am » Comments (0)

Segways are a terrific way to scoot across town, across shopping centers, and large warehouses.  But until now the drivers had to remain standing the whole time.



Dancing ‘Calms Down’ Unruly ADHD Kids

June 13th, 2006 at 6:15 am » Comments (0)

Dancing helps hyperactive children to calm down, pay attention in class and avoid getting into fights, a study has shown.



Study: Suicide Bombers Not Crazy

June 13th, 2006 at 12:47 am » Comments (0)

A Canadian researcher says suicide bombers are neither crazy nor do they make rational strategic choices designed to achieve certain goals.



Losing Weight Cuts Diabetes Treatment Cost

June 13th, 2006 at 12:41 am » Comments (0)

A U.S. study shows that even a small percentage of weight loss could lower healthcare costs among people with type 2 diabetes.