Among those given shorter sentences was a 74-year-old who has served more than 15 years for possessing $10 worth of drugs and an 81-year-old behind bars for more than 17 years for stealing dozens of packs of cigarettes.

Earth-buzzing asteroid could be worth $195B if we could catch it.

Facial symmetry is not a reliable cue of aggressive behavior. [PDF]

Gene therapy cures diabetic dogs.

A national survey shows that as of 2008, 75 percent of babies born are being breast-fed, compared with 70 percent in 2000.

Contrary to previous reports, parents (and especially fathers) report relatively higher levels of happiness, positive emotion, and meaning in life than do nonparents.

A new study shows that college students with overcontrolling parents are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives.

It is considered common knowledge that boys and men are more violent than girls and women. In hospital data on psychotic individuals, however, the gender gap decreases or even turns to be the opposite. Exploring female rage among adolescents admitted to adolescent forensic psychiatric inpatient care.

When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it’s not how close you feel that matters most, it’s whether you are as close as you want to be, even if that’s really not close at all.

The Internet isn’t robust enough for the ongoing explosion of connected devices.

The Internet of Things Has Arrived — And So Have Massive Security Issues.

He became notorious for his philosophical stunts such as carrying a lamp in the daytime, claiming to be looking for an honest man.

Why do people use “Nope” even though “No” is easier to say and shorter to spell?

Male anti-masturbation devices.

every day the same again | February 13th, 2013