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Fact or Fiction: Antioxidant Supplements Will Help You Live Longer

Does the scientific research back the marketing claims?

June 6, 2008 — Jonathan Scheff

You've given up your fair share of sleep—will you ever feel rested again?

May 6, 2008 — Molly Webster

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs contain a minuscule amount of mercury, and you can't safely ignore potential contact with it

April 10, 2008 — John Matson

Incandescent lightbulbs are lumbering toward extinction. Now, how best to use their energy-efficient replacements?

March 27, 2008 — John Matson

Rumors of data mishandling in an historic eclipse study don't gibe

March 6, 2008 — JR Minkel

Though it stretches for some 4,500 miles, the ancient Chinese fortification is not as visible from orbit as modern desert roads

February 21, 2008 — Mara Hvistendahl

What's the matter with only exploiting a portion of our gray matter?

February 7, 2008 — Robynne Boyd

Infections carried by animals are a rising threat—and those who work with livestock may have the most to fear

January 17, 2008 — Wynne Parry

You are finished using your PC for the day. Should you turn it off or leave it on?

December 20, 2007 — Larry Greenemeier

Does sisterhood among women extend to the monthly period?

December 7, 2007 — Anna Gosline