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Temple Grandin on autism: The world needs all kinds of minds

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.

Would you buy a haunted house?

A real estate survey found that a surprisingly large percentage of people would consider buying a potentially haunted house. Would you?

Slaying the zombie, vampire & ghost myths… with science

A fearless myth-slayer, one physics professor has driven a scientific state into the heart of ghost, vampire and zombie myths.

Female movie characters: How important are they to the plot?

An analysis of nearly 1,000 scripts found that stereotypes of women, race, and aging are created and reinforced in films.

The best gifts are those you give and get

If it's the thought that makes a gift count, here's a thought that can make your gift count just a bit extra: Get a little something for yourself. To pick a great gift, it's better to give and to receive Re... Read more...

Maxxinista myths: The secret behind discount & outlet stores

Do you detour to shop at outlet stores on road trips? Well, if you love the feeling of getting a bargain, you might want to stop reading now.

Combining colors and patterns on a set of packages

To gift wrap, or not to gift wrap? That is the holiday question

You might want to think twice before choosing not to gift wrap presents for Christmas and birthdays, according to research on the etiquette of wrapping.

Sex is only for conception & other marital advice from 1861

For some seriously questionable old-fashioned marital advice from 1861, take a look at one doctor's sex rules for couples.

Dos and don’ts for online dating, based on science

If you're doing online dating, these tips from researchers will help you give your profile the best chance of being seen and remembered.

Women journalists came of age covering World War II

The women who cover today's news 24 hours a day should snap a salute to their predecessors who covered World War II.

How creative geniuses explain the power of solitude

Check out some genius views on the creative power of solitude, including perspectives from Tesla, Mozart, Einstein and Picasso.

The psychology behind awkward family photos

Whether it's wearing a forced smile or being part of group that can't keep straight faces, there's a lot you can tell from awkward family photos.

How to make more effective political arguments

Based on new research by a sociologist, here are some ways to make more effective political arguments - no matter what side you're on?

8 fun things to do without gravity

The perks that come with spending days without gravity are out of this world! Here are a few things astronauts enjoy about living in space.

Why is the horrifying and bizarre so very intriguing?

A professor reflects upon the abnormal and the TV show 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' in terms of its danger and allure of 'monsters.'

What scares us the most? America’s top 10 fears

According to a national survey, these are the top 10 fears in America right now.

Haunted: Half of Americans believe in the paranormal

When people across the US were surveyed about their paranormal beliefs, researchers discovered a few surprising trends.

What health awareness month is it? Here’s a calendar

Every month, your attention is probably drawn to a awareness month. So what health awareness months are when? Here's a calendar.

Our gun problem: Getting past all the noise

With yet another school shooting still fresh in our minds, social media is filled with opinions about gun control. What can you do to make a difference?

You’re not irrational, you’re just quantum probabilistic

The next time someone accuses you of making an irrational decision, just explain that, hey - you’re simply obeying the laws of quantum physics.

Where do most criminals get their guns?

It's a big question: Where do criminals usually get their guns? Do they steal them, turn to the black market, or obtain them some other way?

Republican or Democrat? Your Twitter followers can tell

A study of nearly a million tweets from over 10,000 Twitter users has found how Republicans and Democrats differ on social media.

In mid-life, affairs for sex & passion preferred over divorce

When middle-aged women have affairs, they are looking for passion and sex, and often don't want to divorce their husbands.

Tracing American history via State of the Union addresses

A big data analysis of state of the union remarks may actually change our view of American History.

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