Currently, diagnosing autism is more of an art than a science. To determine whether a kid has the disorder, trained professionals look for behaviors that are characteristic of the condition--for example, failure to make eye contact, or repetitive mannerisms. Although these methods have proven effective for years, researchers still hope to find a more objective... Continue Reading →

It's been a while since Facebook was fun and games and casual internet stalking, but who among us could have predicted that someday we'd be able to use the social networking site to serve our spouses divorce papers? The future is now! The Post reports that a Family Court official ruled that one Staten Island... Continue Reading →

Life is tenacious. It has been found to thrive in the most inhospitable circumstances (certain microorganisms, like the tardigrade, can even survive in the vacuum of space). Ultimately, no matter where we look on this planet, where there is liquid water, there is life. This fact makes the latest news from University of Maryland Astronomy... Continue Reading →

Like a severed telephone line (from back in the days when phones had wires), a spinal cord injury can cut off communication between the brain and the rest of the body -- leaving a victim unable to move some or all of his or her limbs. It's one of the leading causes of paralysis in... Continue Reading →