Life & Style
In first, headscarf-wearing woman named minister in Turkey
August 29, 2015
In first, headscarf-wearing woman named minister in Turkey
For the first time in the history of Turkey, a Muslim but secular country, a woman who wears an Islamic…
Instagram breaks out of the square
August 29, 2015
Instagram breaks out of the square
After five years of square-shaped tyranny, Instagram will finally allow users to post portrait and landscape photos and videos. The Facebook…
La Tomatina: The world’s biggest food fight
August 29, 2015
La Tomatina: The world’s biggest food fight
Each August, around 20,000 people head to the tiny Valencian town of Bunol, Spain for the La Tomatina festival --…
How to fly cross-country without using airports
August 29, 2015
How to fly cross-country without using airports
It's no secret that crowded airports can be a hassle and a giant time-suck for cross-country travelers. Soon, a workaround…
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
August 29, 2015
High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to family risk
For women with pregnancy-related high blood pressure, the higher risk of hypertension that follows them through life may be due…
Sleep-deprived kids are more tempted by food
August 29, 2015
Sleep-deprived kids are more tempted by food
Children who don’t get enough sleep might be more tempted by food, a new study suggests. Five-year-olds who slept less than…
Caffeine may chip a couple strokes off golf score
August 29, 2015
Caffeine may chip a couple strokes off golf score
A moderate dose of caffeine may help combat fatigue and shave about two strokes off the scores of skilled collegiate…
Component of colorful potatoes could be a cancer deterrent
August 28, 2015
Component of colorful potatoes could be a cancer deterrent
Baked purple potatoes contain compounds that might destroy colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of cancer, according to…
Why successful dieting is so complex
August 28, 2015
Why successful dieting is so complex
American researchers have shed light on the divide between the desire to go on a diet to lose weight and…
Researchers explain why trouble keeping track of days
August 28, 2015
Researchers explain why trouble keeping track of days
A team of researchers from the School of Psychology at the University of Lincoln in the UK has succeeded in…