Larger cities drive growing wage gap between the rich and the poor, study shows

Why in the United States are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? A new study shows that our larger cities are responsible for up to one-third of the growth in the wage gap. And it

Casting a net for space debris

What can a Japanese fishing net manufacturer do with all that space junk? The answer is obvious.

Common insecticide used in homes associated with delayed mental development of young children

In the first study to examine the effects of pyrethroid insecticides on humans and the first evaluation of their potential toxicity to the developing fetal brain, scientists have found a significant association between piperonyl butoxide, a common additive in pyrethroid formulations, measured in personal air collected during the third trimester of pregnancy, and delayed mental development at 36 months.

Lifestyle affects life expectancy more than genetics, swedish study finds

How long your parents lived does not necessarily affect how long you will live. Instead it is how you live your life that determines how old you will get, reveals research from Sweden.

Processed food diet in early childhood may lower subsequent IQ

A diet, high in fats, sugars and processed foods in early childhood may lower IQ, while a diet packed full of vitamins and nutrients may do the opposite, suggests new research.

Japanese invention that forces children to smile

Ever had trouble dealing with stubborn kids who pout and throw tantrums when in public? It's something most parents have to deal with, and it could prove t