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Premiering tonight at 8 p.m. WIRED SCIENCE imports the DNA of Wired, the pre-eminent science/technology magazine, into an entertaining and timely television program. Not only is the one-hour show hosted by a woman, but it showcases the magazine's stylish design and irreverent attitude toward recent discoveries and tech innovations. Tune in for the latest stories in sci/tech and their impact on Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Agustín Fuentes points out that when it comes to men and women, what "everyone knows" isn’t what science shows. Everyone knows that men and women are really different. We think differently and act differently because we are wired differently. I mean look at our brains and genitals: they are just Read more
Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more
When you head out for a night on the town, you might have your friends over beforehand, but chances are, Cameron Diaz is not among the bunch. If you're Gwyneth Paltrow and it's the Oscars, however, that's exactly how it will go down. (Who knew they were so close?) And as you might imagine, prepping for an event like the Oscars is no small feat. "Getting the dress, the jewelry, the hair and the Read more
We may have Valentine's Day on the brain, but February also marks an important time of the year — Black History Month. In honor of Black History Month, let's take a look at some of our favorite geeks, both past and present. Everyone on this list has made vast contributions to furthering tech as we know it. Dwayne McDuffie — The recently passed McDuffie wrote comic books for both Marvel Read more
We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. Romantic comedies, fairy tales and Sex And The City have led us to believe that finding "The One" is the primary goal of a woman's life. Find that magical, elusive guy and you'll unlock a lifetime of love, affection and happiness, right? Uh huh . . . But just how long does it take to find your one and only? Honestly, I Read more
If you're in Chicago, IL, for Earth Day, you'd be well served to spend the day at the Museum of Science and Industry touring the 2011 Smart Home: Green + Wired exhibit. Located on the museum's grounds, the fully-functioning, three-story modular home has been redesigned with help from Chicago interior furnishing store Scout and tech partner Gizmodo. If you want a sneak peek of the house, or, like Read more
The World Health Organization recently listed the cell phone as "carcinogenic," which means it could potentially be bad for your health due to the levels of radiation emitted during use. There are easy ways to cut down your risk of exposure, but a few of you had some additional questions that we'd like to cover here. Check out the cell phone radiation FAQ below, and leave any other questions you Read more
Get ready for a new semester at Greendale! Community returns for a third season on Sept. 22, and we never know what kind of wackiness to expect from Jeff, Britta, and the gang. Luckily, a few details about the season have already been put out there, so I've gathered these details (and some new photos!) into one place so you can do your homework on season three of Community before it comes Read more
Finding the perfect mate is more about good looks and good times. How often have you met a potential suitor, only to become turned off by what cologne they were wearing? Or perhaps it was something about their personal scent was just a bit off to you. Science can explain that. "If everything fits, you have the same interests, lots to talk about, but you can’t stand their smell, then a love Read more
