Charles Darwin's rival and the Origin of a Theory

We call it Darwinism, for short. But in truth, it didn't start with Darwin, or with his rival Alfred Russel Wallace either, for that matter. We often act today as if Darwin invented the idea of evolution itself, including the theory that human beings developed from an ape ancestor. Like evolution itself, science more often advances by small steps.

Experimental Drug Helps Body Fight Cancer

On Thursday, Micromet Inc. announced that its experimental drug, MT103, had impressive results in a test upon seven Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients. All of them had failed at least three conventional treatments, but showed signs of recovery after receiving doses of a two-headed antibody.

Beer + Energy Drink = Strong Sales Despite Bad Publicity

But the brewing industry has, with some small but solid success in the higher-priced niche of energy beers. But the rollout of these beers has also sparked a negative reaction by antialcohol institutions, which see these potions as the latest threat to America’s under-21 crowd.

When Chaplin Became the Enemy

In 1947 the lovable Little Tramp met emergent McCarthyism in “Monsieur Verdoux.”

Will the Olympics Not Be Televised?

Television networks that will broadcast the Beijing Olympics to billions around the world are squaring off with local organizers over stringent security that threatens coverage of the games in two months. Differences over a wide range of issues — from limits on live coverage in Tiananmen Square to allegations that freight shipments...

Call Sarah Connor "Military Supercomputer Sets Record"

An American military supercomputer, assembled from components originally designed for video game machines, has reached a long-sought-after computing milestone by processing more than 1.026 quadrillion calculations per second.The new machine is more than twice as fast as the previous fastest supercomputer

Party and Play: how it's fueling the spread of HIV

This is my first submission to the Health section, the video report that explores the use of crystal meth in the sex lives of gay men and how it leads to the spreading of HIV. Also note how accessible the online dates and drugs are, and how meth has become so common everywhere.

Digital illustrations of Japanese horror girls

Japanese school girls take on a disturbing new look in these hauntingly beautiful illustrations by CG artist Yock (Yoshitaka Kawakami). Check his gallery for more.

Colorful Allusions

Though printed in black and white, great literature is bursting with vibrant colour. In this rebus-style puzzle, color words and parts of words have been replaced with colored boxes. Try to guess the exact hue of each. Roll your mouse over the colored boxes to reveal the missing words. Click the colored boxes to learn more about each hue.

Car Dealer Says High Gas Prices R Good for the Auto Industry

Detroit's big auto makers are slashing jobs, closing factories and undertaking costly revamps of their product strategies to cope with $4 a gallon gas. What's the worst thing that could happen now? Gas could get cheap again, says the man who runs America's biggest auto retailer.

You're a Sneaky One, Lehman Brothers

It's one of the most bizarre twists of the financial mess of the past year. On the day when market rumors surfaced that it would raise more capital, Lehman did practically the exact opposite: It bought back its own shares.

New forces fraying U.S.-Saudi oil ties

Surging prices, along with a weak dollar and an oil-thirsty Asia, have blunted America's leverage with the key oil producer and helped sour the two nations' relationship.

Metal Gear Solid 4, 'insert disc 2'

MGS4 shamelessly taunts Xbox 360.

Rhyming ftw?

Computer $1000High Speed Internet $40 a monthDigg Membership FreeCompletely disregarding Diggers Priceless

Absolutely Stunning: 50 Breathtaking Aerial Photos

Brutal

This anti-McCain video, put together in February by a Ron Paul supporter, is just brutal. Some of it is a little off the beaten track, but up to the 7 minute mark, it is devastating, especially starting at the 2:30 mark.

Judge’s ban on the use of the word ‘rape’ at trial

It’s the only way Tory Bowen knows to honestly describe what happened to her. She was raped. But a judge prohibited her from uttering the word “rape” in front of a jury. The term “sexual assault” also was taboo, and Bowen could not refer to herself as a victim or use the word “assailant” to describe the man who allegedly raped her...

Harnessing the Weather

New advances in weather-control research may let us divert hurricanes, increase rainfall, and control other "acts of God."

The Cheesy Secret Behind Successful Decision Making

It may look like an ordinary cheese sandwich – but it could contain the vital ingredient that helps you successfully negotiate that pay rise.

Hilarious Team Fortress 2 Cartoon

Engineer invites Soldier and Medic over for dinner. The storyline has some surprising twists :)

Rafael Nadal Dominates Roger Federer in French Open

Rafael Nadal became the second man to win four consecutive French Open titles. Bjorn Borg did it in 1978-81. So what was Roger Federer to do with the elusive French Open trophy once again in sight and Rafael Nadal still looming so very large on the other side of the net?

Operating Notes For Dispensing Machine (PIC)

This most wonderfully snarky (and lengthy) rant disguised as helpful information recently appeared on the vending machine at work. (Ran across this submitted earlier, felt it was funny enough to be resubmitted. Details below for those that care)

Linux is bad juju. People have died from using it. (COMIC)

Sen. Graham: McCain's Policies Absolutely Extension of Bush

McCain has aggressively tried to distance himself from Bush in an effort to avoid being tagged by Democrats as running for Bush's third term. However, Lindsey Graham, did not adhere to that message during his appearance on ABC's This Week, with George Stephanopoulos. WATCH IT.

Dwights Bouncing Ball will Make Him a Ninja

-Forget everything you thought you knew about ab workouts.-Done

Did You Know It Was So Easy to Get Marijuana from a Doctor?

In California, marijuana is supposed to be prescribed only to people suffering from life-threatening conditions but David Willis finds the reality is quite different. With more than 200 dispensaries now operating legitimately, the street dealers are all but obsolete and the state is happy because it collects the taxes.

So my girlfriend was searching Google....

Actual Footage/Documentary on the "Pacific Garbage Patch"

For years we’ve been reading about a patch of garbage the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, ingeniously dubbed the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.For all the breathless accounts of the mess and its impact on the area’s sealife, however, no one seemed to have a picture of the buildup. Until now...........

Gold found in safe deposit raids

Six suitcases packed with suspected gold dust and about £30m in cash has been found during searches of safety deposit centres in London, police say.

Gasoline thieves adopt a new drill

With gas prices at record highs and service stations thwarting drive-offs with pay-before-you-pump policies, gas thieves are becoming more creative.

New Hulk TV Spot Featuring Tony Stark

TV spot for The Incredible Hulk that starts out with a glimpse of Tony Stark’s cameo in the movie. Take a look at it plus new footage from the movie that opens June 13th in theaters everywhere.

Nectar of the Broke: The World's 5 Worst Ways To Get Drunk

Now, we don't advocate reckless drinking, but heres …

Man with one leg accused of stealing cars

Police agree it seems like a very difficult crime for anyone to commit, stealing rental cars right off the lot at the airport, with security all around. But, police say, somehow a Philadelphia man without a right leg, stole five rental cars in less than a month.The suspect is 44 year old Benjamin Copeland. He is accused of stealing five cars...

E.T. Hunters Shift Gaze Upon Our Own Backyard

Scientists scouring the skies for radio waves from any extraterrestrial neighbors had an epiphany recently: Assume ET knows about us and wants to make contact.

Five feared dead in Tokyo stabbing rampage

As many as five people might have died and at least 10 more were wounded after a man went on a knife rampage through Tokyo's popular electronics district on Sunday, a fire department official said. The man, identified as a 25-year-old member of one of Japan's yakuza crime syndicates, began shouting and stabbing passers-by in the Akihabara area...

How to order pizza from Domino's by using the command line

Only in *NIX could you order pizzas from Domino's Pizza with any topping, any size, any crust using only the command line!

37 Missing In Ukraine Mine Explosion

37 people were missing today after an explosion ripped through a coal mine in eastern Ukraine, an emergency official said.

Sam Raimi Wants to Direct 'Spider-Man 4'

Personally, I'd be happier if he offered to re-direct 'Spider-Man 3,' but Sam Raimi is getting the itch that only a spider can scratch, apparently. He's nominating himself to direct the fourth 'Spider-Man' movie, which is due out in a couple of years.

One Historic Night, Two Americas

Barack Obama’s resolutely cheerful embrace of the future is a wildly different vision of America than John McCain’s promise of vigilant conservation of the past.

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