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Social Sciences Oct 24, 2016

Professor says Halloween offers safe disgust

Halloween is often a time to seek out not just the spooky things that go bump in the night, but also the gross and horrifying things, too. What seems common to both is that people like the emotional rush free of any actual ...

Plants & Animals Sep 29, 2016

Sugar gives bees a happy buzz, study finds

An unexpected sugary snack can give bees a little buzz and appears to lift their mood, even making them optimistic, according to research Thursday that suggests pollinators have feelings, too.

Ecology Sep 29, 2016

Pesticide predicament for California's strawberry growers

The powerful fumigant methyl bromide will be retired from California's strawberry fields at the end of this year after more than 20 years of fierce debate over its effects and alternatives.

Ecology Sep 28, 2016

Human settlement and abundant fruit create ecological trap for grizzlies

With its rustic small mountain towns, postcard-perfect vistas, and abundance of "pow" days, British Columbia's East Kootenay region has an undeniable lure for outdoor enthusiasts of all varieties—and the appeal extends ...

Business Sep 27, 2016

A hot market for IPOs shows itself — at least for a week

Ample free food and other perks are nice, but it's stock options and lofty missions that often seduce people into joining tech startups.

Environment Sep 26, 2016

How plastic ends up in our seafood and what you can do about it

When you eat fish, it may contain tiny pieces of plastic.

Consumer & Gadgets Sep 21, 2016

Samsung suffers backlash in China over smartphone response

Liu Jingtang was a Samsung loyalist. The Shanghai technology consultant traded up steadily through its smartphones to the new Note 7. But Liu's devotion was shaken by the Korean tech giant's confusing response to its latest ...

Ecology Sep 20, 2016

Beasts of Bangkok booted from park lair

The hulking, prehistoric-looking monitor lizards that stalk the grounds of Bangkok's Lumpini park have long triggered fascination—and fear—from visitors to the city centre's main green space.

Other Sep 14, 2016

Turbulence—not as dangerous as flyers think

You're sitting in an aeroplane, maybe reading a book or watching a movie, a tray of unopened food in front of you. Suddenly, the plane jolts and starts to bump up and down. You grab hold of the armrest, hastily tighten your ...

Ecology Sep 13, 2016

Tiny red-eyed tree frogs find safe haven in Nicaragua

Thousands of tiny frogs with bright green skin and big red eyes have found a safe haven from climate change in a Nicaraguan nature reserve.

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