What the Heck Is This? By Robert Roy Britt A close-up of something you might not want to see this closely.
Attacks Mount on Teaching of Evolution By Robert Roy Britt Politicians in seven states have tried to introduce creationism in classrooms this year.
Letter to Readers: What's New at LiveScience By Jeanna Bryner, Robert Roy Britt The new look is more than skin deep. Find out what we're up to.
1,000 Birds Fall from Arkansas Sky in Hitchcockian Scene By Robert Roy Britt Strange and spooky even has residents on edge.
Could New York City Handle a Hurricane? By Remy Melina, Robert Roy Britt Officials are warning that the Hurricane Earl may swing by the U.S. East Coast before curving back out to sea. What would happen if a major hurricane struck New York City?
Natural Disasters: Top 10 U.S. Threats By Robert Roy Britt While war and automobiles kill more people than nature, find out what natural disasters top scientists' worry lists.
Chili Peppers Might Fight Fat By Robert Roy Britt The stuff that makes chili peppers hot, capsaicin, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup.
Baseball Science: Perfect Baserunning Path Revealed By Robert Roy Britt The best baserunning path is curved, not straight.
iPad Shortages Reported as Demand Soars By Robert Roy Britt Some stores are out of iPads. Other have only one model.
13 Glaring iPad Shortcomings By Ker Than, Robert Roy Britt The iPad shows great promise. It's thin and sleek and not like any other gadget out there. It was also more hyped than any new device in recent memory. But is it worth buying?
Why Do We Need Leap Year? By Robert Roy Britt Those of you who get paid every other Friday might get three paychecks this month.
What Triggers an Avalanche? By Robert Roy Britt The typical avalanche, traveling at 80 mph, is anything but fluffy and rarely triggered by noise.
Momentum Shifts to Skeptics on Global Warming Debate By Robert Roy Britt Momentum has shifted in the debate over global warming as skeptics gain the upper hand.
Older Adults Need Less Sleep By Robert Roy Britt Older people need less sleep, but many still don't get enough.
Record–Breaking Snow and Cold Reminiscent of the Late '70s By Robert Roy Britt Record-breaking cold and heavy snow this winter is unusual but not unprecedented, climate expert says.
Popular Treatment for Low-Back Pain Doesn't Work By Robert Roy Britt Mild electric shocks, a process called TENS, is ineffective.