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• Why scientists dismiss 'intelligent design'
They envision toppling Darwinian evolution – once a revolutionary idea itself – and erecting in its place a theory about life that allows for supernatural explanations, a theory that makes God, or some entity very much like him, not just possible ...
• New TV show bolsters autism myth, doctors say
Scientists generally believe that genetics plays a role in causing the disorder; a theory that a mercury-based preservative once widely used in childhood vaccines is to blame has been repeatedly discounted in scientific studies. The academy released ...
• Can too much whoopee ruin your workout?
The theory dates back decades with boxers who were advised to abstain from intercourse for as long as several weeks before a match out of fear that “sex will take the legs out from under you,” says Tommy Boone, author of the new book “Sex ...
• Why does the survival of the fittest allow runts?
Like a secret ingredient to a signature recipe, "survival of the fittest" is a crucial part of the theory of evolution. The fittest individuals survive to mate and pass on their genetic lineage, and the weaker creatures fail to pass on their wimpy ...
• Man bets on wacky Elvis fanatics
Included in the collection are photographs, books, FBI files, DNA reports and other memorabilia that aim to support the theory that Presley never died. Bill Beeny, 81, who founded the museum's collection, said he sold the collection hoping its new ...