How Can Satellite Images Unlock Secrets To Our Hidden Past?
Sarah Parcak is a pioneer in space archaeology. She describes her method of using satellite images to locate lost ancient sites.
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Could A Boiling River From A Childhood Legend Exist?
As a boy, Andrés Ruzo heard stories of a mythical boiling river. Years later, as a geoscientist, he recounts his journey deep into the Amazon to see if the river actually exists.
Power Suits: How Dressing For Success At Work Can Pay Off
Being better dressed can give you a psychological boost that makes you behave more like a leader. One study found that men dressed in suits negotiated a higher profit than casually clad counterparts.
How Potent Is That Pot Brownie? Dry Ice And A Blender Might Crack The Case
Too much THC can land a person in the hospital. But testing pastries and candies made with marijuana can gum up lab equipment. One group of scientists thinks they've got a solution.
Stand To Work If You Like, But Don't Brag About The Benefits
Standing desks have been touted as the answer for health problems caused by sitting all day. But the evidence that the high desks improve health — or that they are even used much — is weak.
Medical Debt Rains Pain On Families, Even In the Sunshine State
More than 30 percent of Floridians report having serious financial problems, compared with 26 percent of adults nationwide. Digging into those poll numbers shows large medical bills can be ruinous.
Gov. Snyder Losing Michigan Residents' Trust
Gov. Snyder will sit before a congressional committee on Thursday to explain how the water in a major city in his state became undrinkable.
If You Set High Expectations For Your Marriage, Is It Doomed?
People often expect a great many things out of a marriage. That can work if spouses are pragmatic about what they're really able to deliver on, a study finds.
Midlife Friendship Key To A Longer, Healthier Life
People between 45 and 65 may be the loneliest segment in the U.S. And researchers are using brain scans to show that friendships are vital to staying healthy and engaged in your middle years.
Forget About It: Your Middle-Aged Brain Is Not On The Decline
You forget someone's name, or why you ran downstairs. Your brain is getting older, and the connections are weakening. But research shows the middle-aged brain is actually operating at its peak.