German Chancellor Merkel Tops Powerful Women List

"German Chancellor Angela Merkel topped the Forbes list of the world's most powerful women, which is dominated by politicians, businesswomen and leaders in media and entertainment." Full list is here

Women Who Sit All Day Put Themselves at Great Risk, Study Shows

"Research released last fall found that women who sat for more than six hours a day had a 37% increased risk of premature death, compared to 18% for men."

Android: Most Attacked Mobile Operating System

"U.S. computer security software maker McAfee said the number of malware targeted at Android devices jumped 76 percent since last quarter, making Android the most attacked mobile operating system."

Wild World: Millions of Unseen Species Fill Earth

"A new study estimates that Earth has almost 8.8 million species, but we've only discovered about a quarter of them."

Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue?

Decision fatigue "is the newest discovery involving a phenomenon called ego depletion. . ."

Crime, Drugs Less Likely With Happy Teens

"Happier adolescents are less likely to be involved in crime or drug use, U.S. researchers say."

Drug Helps Obese Mice Live Longer

"U.S. researchers say a drug has been found to extend the average life span of obese mice by protecting them from the usual diseases associated with obesity."