A U.S. professor says women life scientists in higher education apply for patents at a far lower rate than do men.

People who buy antioxidant supplements such as grapeseed extract and effervescent vitamin C in the hope of avoiding a heart attack, cancer and other killer diseases may be wasting their money and even risking their health, according to experts.

Los Alamos National Laboratory says Vital Alert Technologies Inc. has signed two exclusive license agreements with the lab for Underground Radio™, a technology that will provide two-way voice and text capability known as Through-The-Earth-Communication™ for first responders, rescue and security teams, underground miners and the public in critical emergency situations.

US cable and telecom companies are vying to offer the most competitive bundle of voice, Internet and TV services. Where does this leave the satellite TV providers such as Rupert Murdoch’s DirecTV?

If there’s one thing that will get people to open up their eyes and ears is when you disagree with someone who is seen as a noted expert in their field.

More than two million Britons regularly leave their homes unlocked when they go out and 17 million householders do not lock up when they are at home, according to research from insurer Halifax.

The reluctance of young Chinese to tie the knot, a common cause of friction between parents and their grown-up children, has been given fresh impetus with news that almost one in four Chinese brides regrets saying "I do."

You’ve got a lot of options when it comes to carrying your iPod around: armbands, belt clips, pockets, lanyards, and a few choice methods reserved for strolling through the less savory areas. But unless you’re sporting a set of wireless earphones, all of those methods could get you right tangled up if you’re not careful. […]