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One of the most famous theories in the history of science was born in Ecuador. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution via natural selection was derived during the weeks he spent on …

It started with GPS in mobile phones. Applications were developed that could track how far you ran or rode your bike, keep track of your route, and estimate the calories …

According to Social Security, seniors are retiring with a load of debt. But despite having ongoing money problems, many retirees are reporting unexpected positive aspects of retirement in a recent …

The people in healthcare who sit up nights worrying about potentially world-shattering death plagues are monitoring Middle East Respiratory System, known as “MERS.” It’s already infected more than 600 people worldwide, killing roughly 30% of …

Every so often science takes an interesting turn, and seeks to quantify and understand why things go right — instead of the more common focus on failure analysis. Perhaps it’s …

Welcome to Situational Awareness, a weekly roundup of news from last week that will likely be causing sleepless nights in the future. HIT THE ROAD, JILL — New York Times editor-in-chief …

“Beer is made by men, wine by God.” — Martin Luther The story’s out, and we’ve got to believe the French don’t like it one bit — they’re no longer number one …

Hey, honey! Let’s go on a cruise! That’s a magical phrase in many households. Imagine the cushy deck chairs, the pina coladas, the lavish pools, the spectacular nightlife, the exotic …

We live in a world where you can’t speak your mind on a number of social, racial, religious, and political matters. You can add food to that list. That’s because there are …

Investing is largely about trying to predict the future —future markets, future politics, future booms and busts. That’s why it’s so important to keep up with politics; not just as …