By David A. Gabel, ENN For all men reading this article, remember to clear your throat and focus before speaking to the next woman you see. According to a new scientific study, women biologically prefer men with lower-pitch voices. Not only do they prefer this in men who they would consider a mate, but a […]

A 182-page report issued Sept. 1 by the United States National Research Council warns that the amount of debris in space is reaching “a tipping point,” and could cause damage to satellites or spacecraft. The report calls for regulations to reduce the amount of debris, and suggests that scientists increase research into methods to remove […]

By Andy Soos, ENN Is it possible to make valid climate predictions that go beyond weeks, months, even a year? As most know, weather is not easily predictable. UCLA atmospheric scientists report they have now made long-term climate forecasts that are among the best ever — predicting climate up to 16 months in advance, nearly […]

Twitter users from across the Arab world paid tribute to the 3,000 victims of September 11 as the world recalled the horrors committed by Al Qaeda terrorists who flew four passenger jets into buildings in the US 10 years ago.  Saudi cartoonist Malek Nejer says September 11 is a hideous crime, no matter who the perpetrators ...

By Andy Soos, ENN For the first time scientists examined melatonin suppression in a various types of light bulbs, primarily those used for outdoor illumination, such as streetlights, road lighting, mall lighting and the like. Exposure to the light of white LED bulbs, it turns out, suppresses melatonin five times more than exposure to the […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles (they take fewer than 5,000 steps a day) and 75 percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations (150 minutes of moderate activity each week and muscle-strengthening activity twice a week) to maintain good health. After reviewing recent literature, […]

By Andy Soos, ENN Here is something for all those arm chair athletes in the world. Endurance athletes who train and race frequently may experience a high rate of unusual heart rhythms called arrhythmia, found a new study on cross-country skiers. Arrhythmia, which are often harmless, can sometimes lead to strokes and other serious problems. […]

By Carlyle Coash, GlobalWarmingisReal contributor It’s all about the little things. Boy is that true. Unsure where I first heard such a thing, but over 43 years of life it has proven to be spot on. How many relationships have been saved by remembering some small detail, adding an extra touch at just the right […]

By Andy Soos, ENN Although the burning of natural gas emits far less carbon dioxide than coal, a new study concludes that a greater reliance on natural gas would fail to significantly slow down climate change. The study by Tom Wigley, who is a senior research associate at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), […]

By Liz Shaw, ARKive.org Stems cells are cells that are capable of developing into different kinds of specialised cells, such as blood, nerve or muscle cells. They can also divide indefinitely to give rise to more stem cells. A new study, published in Nature Methods, reports that two highly endangered species, the northern white rhinoceros […]