Aug 05 2011
Video Game-Like Programs Treat Schizophrenia
Computer-based brain training looks to be effective for treating some symptoms.
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Oct 05 2010
White House to Install Solar Panels
President Barack Obama's administration said Tuesday it would install solar panels on the White House in a bid to encourage Americans to embrace renewable energy.
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Sep 17 2010
U.S. Poverty at Record Level
One in seven people lived below the poverty line in 2009 in the world's richest nation.
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Jul 30 2010
Fishing Industry Fears Oil’s Lingering Effects
Fishermen have been an integral part of cleanup operations, but they could end up losing their jobs for a second time.
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Jun 25 2010
Whale-Watching a Booming Business
Some 13 million eco-tourists fueled the $2-billion industry in 2009.
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Apr 20 2010
Engineers Get No Respect
To hear some engineers tell it, they feel a lot like Rodney Dangerfield. And because they get no respect, a lot of the top engineers are leaving the profession for jobs where they’ll be better known.
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Apr 15 2010
Still Adventures in Space, Obama to Assure
President Obama plans to pitch his plan to combine public and private flights to take smaller space journeys with Mars as a gradual destination goal.
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Mar 31 2010
Obama Announces Offshore Drilling Plan
Reversing his position as a presidential candidate, Obama has decided to open some offshore waters to oil drilling.
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Feb 04 2010
Employees With Flex Time Put in More Hours
Good news for employers and employees: Flexible schedules often lead to happier -- and more productive -- workers..
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