World Feb 20 Linguists link English, Hindi to single ancestor language spoken 6,500 years ago Linguists have traced the roots of English, Hindi, Greek and all Indo-European languages to a common ancestor tongue first spoken on the Russian steppes as much as 6,500 years ago.
Science Jan 29 Study reveals wide gaps in opinion between scientists and general public Scientists and the public agree on very little when it comes climate change, childhood vaccine requirements and more, but both groups feel more pessimistic about the direction of science, according to a new study released today from the Pew Research…
World Jan 26 In India, is web censorship justified in the name of national security? India recently banned 32 websites in an effort to thwart terrorism and preserve national security, according to government officials. However, questions remain about how India, the world’s largest democracy, balances the tension between free speech and national security. How effective…
Health Jan 22 Despite birth defect risks, many women receive strong pain drugs A government report found that a significant number of U.S. women who are of reproductive age have been prescribed opioid pain medication, which are known to cause birth defects.
Arts Jan 15 POLL: And the Oscar goes to … (your choice here) With this morning's announcement of the nominations for the 87th annual Academy Awards, we want to hear which films, directors and actors you think should take home a gold statuette. Before the big night, we here at Art Beat will…
Health Jan 14 How to prepare the health care system for an aging population Taking a look at hospital discharges is one method researchers are using to understand what shifts in an aging population could mean for the health care system.
Health Jan 09 Navigating the complexity of a long-term care insurance policy Long-term care insurance plans can be difficult to understand and families who use them are sometimes faced with navigating complex rules, all while caring for a loved one. Bradley Frigon with the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys says the…
Politics Jan 06 Former Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell sentenced to 2 years in prison on federal charges A judge today sentenced Bob McDonnell, Virginia's former governor and a one-time potential vice-presidential contender, to two years in prison after he was found guilty of political corruption.
Nation Dec 30 Former President George H.W. Bush released from hospital Former President George H.W. Bush has been released from the hospital after he was admitted about one week ago due to shortness of breath.
Nation Dec 19 How do interfaith families navigate the holidays? More than one-quarter of married people in the United States lived in households that were religiously mixed. During the holidays, these interfaith families often either practice religious traditions according to their heritage or adopt more secular holiday observances.