Free Speech on Campus
In light of recent events that have tested the commitment of colleges and universities across the nation to free and open discourse on campus, University of Chicago President Robert J. Zimmer...
View ArticleSurvey Finds Doctors Concerned About Impacts Of Climate Change On Patient Health
WASHINGTON -– American medical professionals specializing in respiratory conditions and critical care are concerned about what climate change may mean for patient health, a new survey finds. A survey...
View ArticleAgent Orange-Contaminated Planes Could Have Sickened Vets After The War:...
Lingering amounts of the herbicide Agent Orange aboard repurposed airplanes after the Vietnam War could have sickened military veterans, according to a new federal report. In findings released Friday,...
View ArticleNew York Fracking Ban Seen As Having Little Impact On Supply
In this June 12, 2014 aerial photo, drivers and their tanker trucks, capable of hauling water and fracking liquid line up near a natural gas burn off flame and storage tanks in Williston, N.D. (AP...
View ArticleHaitian Infant Who Barely Survived Earthquake Now Thriving In U.S. 5 Years Later
On a chaotic day in early January 2010, rescuers in Haiti plucked an unconscious infant from the rubble of a home destroyed by a devastating earthquake. Miraculously, the baby had survived on her own...
View ArticleObamacare Provision Is Hurting Workers Who Don’t Join Wellness Programs
By Sharon Begley U.S. companies are increasingly penalizing workers who decline to join “wellness” programs, embracing an element of President Barack Obama’s healthcare law that has raised questions...
View ArticleThis Scent Will Make You Trust People More, According To Science
The scent of lavender is known for its soothing properties, and for this reason is often recommended to people as a relaxation or sleep aid. But according to new research, the calming scent can also...
View ArticleYour Pet Says More About Your Personality Than You Might Think
Cat people and dog people really do have different personality traits, new research suggests. People who own cats tend to be more creative, adventurous, and anxious. Dog owners, on the other hand,...
View ArticleObama’s Free College Plan Is A Great Way To Give America A Raise
Putting Obama’s free community college plan into action could cost $60 billion over the next decade. But the economic boost it provides could be even greater. If enacted, the proposal will offer two...
View ArticleMillennials Are Redefining Success – Why the Rest of Us Should Pay Attention
Sometimes stereotypes become so widely accepted that nobody takes a step back to actually examine the sweeping generalizations to see if they hold any truth. This is especially true of millennials....
View ArticleFitness 360: Chassidy Smothers, Beyond Basic Training
Vital Stats Name: Chassidy SmothersAge: 27Height: 5’4″Weight: 114-120 lbsOccupation: Co-owner of Smothers Fitness University, 2014 Bodybuilding.com BodySpace Spokesmodel, Army ReservistWebsite:...
View ArticleAsk The Muscle Prof: 'Is There A Better Way To Lose Fat?'
Vital Stats Name: Jacob WilsonEducation: PhD in Skeletal Muscle Physiology from Florida StateOccupation: Founder ABCbodybuilding.comWebsite: jacobwilsonphd.comFacebook: Jacob-Wilson QHow long should I...
View ArticleHow To Build Muscle Without Adding Fat
Vital Stats Name: Hunter LabradaAge: 21Height: 5’9″Weight: 235 lbsEducation: Texas A&M UniversitySponsor: Labrada Nutrition AthleteLocation: College Station, TX When I first got interested in...
View ArticleOdd Hybrid Star Discovered 40 Years After Scientists Predicted Its Existence
Astronomers have apparently discovered the first of a class of strange hybrid stars, confirming theoretical predictions made four decades ago. In 1975, physicist Kip Thorne and astronomer Anna Zytkow...
View ArticleComputer Passes Turing Test By Imitating 13-Year-Old Boy, ‘Eugene Goostman’
Alan Turing would have been proud. Or would he have been terrified? For the first time ever, a computer reportedly has passed the math genius’s iconic Turing Test, The Guardian reported. The...
View ArticleArm Workouts: 8 Amazing Biceps Exercises
Vital Stats Name: Cory GregoryAge: 34Height: 5-foot-11Weight: 185-190 lbs, 175 contestEducation: Exercise Specialist Degree: Columbus State University; NESTA Fitness Coach; CrossFit Level 1-Westside...
View ArticleFitness 360: Chris Thompson, Militia Muscle
Name: Chris ThompsonFrom: Winter Park, FloridaAge: 45Height: 5-foot-10Weight: 175 lbsOccupation: VP of Sports Nutrition, TwinlabEducation: BA Communication, Psychology Florida State University Chris...
View ArticleAsk The Muscle Prof: 'How Should I Use Eccentric Training For Growth?'
Vital Stats Name: Jacob WilsonEducation: PhD in Skeletal Muscle Physiology from Florida StateOccupation: Founder ABCbodybuilding.comWebsite: jacobwilsonphd.comFacebook: Jacob-Wilson Q I’ve heard the...
View ArticleCarlyle's Champion: Adam Swanson earns 2014 National Junior Men's...
Carlyle is now home to a national champion as Adam Swanson, 19, captured the top title at the CBBF Canadian Bodybuilding Federation National (CBBF) Junior Men’s Bodybuilding qualifier in Winnipeg on...
View ArticleRight partner is key to meeting New Year’s resolution
Bianca Roberts and Dominic Fraterrigo started alone on their weight loss journeys – and found each other along the way. The two, both 23 and SUNY Buffalo State graduates, were bent on getting fit when...
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