Mysterious Sounds Reported Around the World : Discovery News

People around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody.

'Cyber cannibals' spreading fear in China - CNN.com

Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched? Closed circuit cameras recording your movements, strange noises on the phone line, phone calls that suddenly stop, emails being monitored, and private computer files and Facebook being hacked into.

Is 'Made in America' Back In Style? | Business | TIME.com

A study released last week by J.D. Power and Associates shows a rise in Americans who are loyal to U.S. car manufacturers. According to the report:

Regulations Help Level the Playing Field, Small Businesses Say | Top problem is weak customer demand | BusinessNewsDaily.com

Small-business owners see their top problem as weak customer demand, not government regulations, a new national survey says. In fact, small-business owners see government standards as an important tool to level the playing field with big businesses.

Sugar should be regulated like alcohol, tobacco, commentary says - HealthPop - CBS News

Should the government regulate sugar, just like it regulates alcohol and tobacco? A new commentary published online in the Feb. 1 issue of Nature says sugar is just as "toxic" for people as the other two, so the government should step in to curb its consumption.

Mind-Reading May Be Reality Soon : Discovery News

By linking sounds to patterns of brain activity, scientists may be on the way to helping us hear the thoughts of other people.

Travel Picks: Top 15 destinations on the rise | Reuters

Now that we are nearly at the end of the first month of 2012, it's time to consider new places to explore this year, which is why online travel consultant TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com) has offered a list of its top 15 destinations on the rise.

Healthier School Lunches: Will They Actually Change What Kids Eat? | Healthland | TIME.com

School lunches are getting a makeover, announced Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday.

Can We Drink Our Way To Energy And Focus? - ABC News

There’s no shortage of energy drinks claiming to keep you focused and clear your mind.

Why School Junk Food Isn't Making Kids Fat : Discovery News

The study followed nearly 20,000 students from kindergarten through the eighth grade in 1,000 public and private schools.

Bad bosses: The Psycho-path to Success? - CNN.com

Think you suffer from a "psycho" boss? A small but growing body of global research suggests you might be right.

New Research on the Antidepressant-Versus-Placebo Debate | Healthland | TIME.com

In the 1990s, everyone was “Listening to Prozac,” after bestselling author Peter Kramer described sparkling personality transformations in patients who took the titular antidepressant drug. Then came the backlash: by the early 2000s, studies showed that Proza …

Do You Have Food Allergies? Are You Sure? : Discovery News

Over 90 percent of food allergies are to one of eight foods: wheat, soy, eggs, cow milk, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and fish. The causes of allergies remain unclear, though researchers are working hard to piece together the puzzle.

Study: Simple measures could reduce global warming, save lives - The Washington Post

Simple, inexpensive measures to cut emissions of two common pollutants will slow global warming, save millions of lives and boost crop production around the world, an international team of scientists reported Thursday.

Top Strange and Impractical Techs from CES 2012 : Discovery News

You have to expect the weird at the Consumer Electronics Show. The electronics industry's annual gathering is a rich ecosystem for gadgets, drawing all kinds of companies that promote gizmos with strange designs, outrageous prices or even impractical uses.

Fear of Friday, the 13th (Paraskevidekatriaphobia) and Other Unpronounceable Phobias - ABC News

And whatever the origin, religious or secular, Friday plus 13 equals a paralyzing, debilitating fear for millions of Americans.

Red wine researcher flagged for fake data - CBS News

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More Education May Mean More Food Allergies : Discovery News

* More highly educated people may face higher risks of food allergies, at least in Canada. * Immigrants seem to be less likely to develop food allergies. * Doctors no longer recommend waiting to introduce certain foods to most babies.

Vacuums May Stir Up Air Pollution : Discovery News

Vacuums are supposed to make our lives cleaner, but some may do just the opposite. When Australian researchers looked at what was stirred up by 21 vacuum cleaners, they found that all of the vacuums, which were made by 11 manufacturers, spewed out at least some bacteria and fi …

Robotic devices help paralyzed people - USATODAY.com

The first generation of wearable robotic devices is here to help paralyzed people walk and regain independence.

Let the Kids Play: They'll Do Better in School | Healthland | TIME.com

Think that physical activity is just good for the body? Turns out exercise can help youngsters do better in school too

59% of Small Business Owners will be making further investments in Social Media in 2012

Hampshire, UK - 3rd January 2012 - Email marketing specialist, Inbox Insight, recently conducted a survey to an audience of 500 small business owners and MD's regarding their organisations social media plans and strategies.

How old is old? It depends on the age of who you ask | Reuters

With 40 billed as the new 30 and baby boomers redefining the perceptions of aging, how old is old?

Paper towels actually carry germs, study shows - CBS News

The new study by researchers at Laval University in Quebec City, and published in the American Journal of Infection Control, says some of those germs could be transferred to people after they've washed their hands.

Will '50 minute jog' label curb your soda habit? - Health - Diet and nutrition - msnbc.com

Displaying the amount of time you'd need to jog in order to burn off the calories from a sugary drink, rather than showing a calorie count, may be more effective in dissuading you from consuming those beverages, new research suggests.

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