For hardly the first time in its history, the company has come under the scrutiny of legal officials.

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Why do the works of Jane Austen still hold so much appeal 250 years after her birth? We ask members of the Jane Austen Society of North America as well as writers Sandra Cisneros and Brandon Taylor.

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The future of Japanese whaling is currently under heavy discussion in the International Court of Justice. Arguments and counterarguments for whaling have been much discussed in the scientific ...

It’s been a buzzy term in recent years that the secret to success is simply “finding your why.” The principle is rooted in a legitimate consideration: humans tend to be compelled by their reasons for ...

An itch can feel like a burn, an electric shock, or a crawling sensation. It’s caused by stimulated nerve cells in the skin, which make you want to scratch the affected area. Share on Pinterest If ...

There are many benefits to being grateful. Gratitude is good for your psychological well-being, your relationships, and possibly even your physical health. But the truth is that some people have more ...

The average adult yawns 20 times per day. And when you feel a yawn coming on, it can be nearly impossible to suppress. But why does being around other yawners make you yawn? PBS NewsHour asked a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Margie Warrell emboldens people to live and lead more bravely. This article is more than 10 years old. If you’ve ever faced a ...

When I was a little kid I had a friend who was born on February 29, the “leap day” we add to that month every four years. I remember we used to tease him by saying that he was only three years old. I ...

Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University. His latest book is Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. Vaughn PhD is a neuroscientist at UCLA. When he was two years old, Ben ...