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New Virtual Currency Document Coin Could Change Everything

J. Chris Anderson's pending new currency is poised to change the way we concieve of, and spend, money. Trend or tide-shifter?

Why I Haven't Looked at a Scale in Over a Year

I am not the girl in recovery for an eating disorder, I am not a blogger, I am not a number, I am not a reporter.

Today in Scary Studies: The Hysterectomy Procedure That May Cause Cancer

According to new research, a type of hysterectomy performed on 50,000 women a year could spread cancerous cells.

The Siri Revolution: Why Digital Personal Assistants are Cool and Creepy

Implicit personalization represents the next frontier in data mining. While undoubtedly cool, does it also cross the line on privacy intrusion? Read...

The Next Frontier in Alcohol Addiction Therapy

AA has helped millions on the path to sobriety—but the pioneering Center for Motivation and Change may be a better path for some.

Dear Politicians: Please Stop Spreading Lies About AIDS

Republican house candidate Bob Frey is seriously misinformed about AIDS. Let's get to the truth, shall we?

Woman's Eyeballs Are Invaded by Amoebas: The Scary Science Behind Leaving Contacts in Way Too Long

As one woman learned the hard way, careless hygiene can make you literally blind.

Stage 5 Drought Catastrophe Drives Texans To Drink Toilet Water

Wichita Falls is the second Texan city to resort to toilet-to-tap methods of water filtration. Curious how they turn poo-water into potable H20? Read...