- GPS devices have been used to crack a number of criminal cases across the nation. The prevalence of such systems in cars and cell phones to track suspects.
- New findings show that ancient Brazil was a bustling urban center before the Europeans got to it. The cities, which lasted for roughly 1000 years, incorporated large plazas and artificial ponds for fish farming into their urban design.
- Scientists were recently able to 'reprogram' cells -- opening up new possibilities to treat diabetes, heart and brain defects.
- Subliminal messages actually do work some of the time. The first evidence that the technique can be successful was released yesterday.
- Researches have finally discovered the art of accurately swatting flies -- and the science behind it.