About 50 people marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin today at the University of South Florida in one of hundreds of such events around the world. ...more

February 12, 2009

The 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin will be marked at noon today at the University of South Florida, one of hundreds of events set to observe the day. ...more

February 12, 2009

I'm a liberal Democrat. And I do not favor same-sex marriage. Do those positions sound contradictory? To me, they fit together. ...more

September 24, 2008

Some mysteries are such fun you almost don't want to know the truth. That may help explain why people are fascinated with crystal skulls. ...more

July 10, 2008

Brazil's government agreed to release stunning photos of Amazon Indians firing arrows at an airplane so that the world can better understand the threats facing one of the few tribes still living in near-total isolation from civilization, officials said Friday. ...more

May 31, 2008

A kiss, it turns out, is definitely not always just a kiss. As Valentine's Day approaches, research has begun shedding light on that most basic of all human expressions of love - the smooch - which has received surprisingly little scientific scrutiny. ...more

February 12, 2008

Science fiction writers have suggested a future Earth populated by a blend of all races into a common human form. In real life, the reverse seems to be happening. ...more

December 21, 2007