Want Perfect Pitch? You Might Be Able To Pop A Pill For That
A Harvard study says a drug normally used as a mood stabilizer might allow adults with no musical experience to learn perfect pitch.
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Internet Freedom Debate Stokes Rivalry Between Turkey's Top Two
Turkey has been roiled by street protests, a Twitter ban controversy and, most recently, a growing rivalry between the ruling party's top two figures, the president and prime minister.
Tech Giants Pony Up Cash To Help Prevent Another Heartbleed
Google, Intel and others say they will now financially support the open-source software that encrypts much of the traffic on the Internet. The effort follows the discovery of a key security flaw.
Recall Woes Push Along GM's Cultural Reinvention
Critics have blamed General Motors' delayed recall of a defective ignition switch on its dysfunctional culture. But there is already a shift underway to prioritize customers and communication.
Tyler Hicks Tells The Story Behind His Pulitzer-Winning Nairobi Mall Photos
The New York Times photojournalist happened to be nearby when Islamist militants launched an attack on shoppers inside an upscale Kenyan mall — he rushed inside and took photos as the event unfolded.
Chile Wildfire Litters Questions In The Ash Of Burned-Out Homes
In Chile, a fire that started in the hills above Valparaiso continues to burn. The blaze has killed 15 people and destroyed 2,500 homes in the area that surrounds Valparaiso. Reporter Alexandra Hall looks at some of those affected.
Big-Time Home Sales Stoke Hope For Northeast Housing Market
Realtors are seeing reasons for optimism in the housing market. As Kaomi Goetz of WSHU reports, one historic home sale suggests the high end of the market is booming again — in Connecticut, at least.
Obama Gets A Taste Of Jiro's 'Dream' Sushi In Name Of Diplomacy
On the first leg of his Asian tour, the president stopped by the iconic sushi restaurant. David Gelb, who directed a documentary about the restaurant, says eating there is amazing and nerve-wracking.
In The Land Of Razor Clams, Dinner Hides Deep Within The Sand
Clam digging satisfies that primeval urge to go out into nature and find free food. And inveterate Washington state clam diggers admit they compete to get their daily limit of 15 clams.
Searching The Planet To Find Power For The Cloud
The quest for cheap, reliable electricity to power enormous cloud computing facilities is sending tech companies to the ends of the earth.