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Evolution Saves Cockroaches From Taking The Bait

5.23.13 at 9:00pm by Scott Neuman

A new study unravels the mystery of a peculiar transformation: sometime in the 1990s, the insects developed a sudden aversion to sweet-tasting poisons.

The Weight Of A Med Student's Subconscious Bias

5.23.13 at 7:15pm by Joe Palca

A test of third-year medical students in North Carolina revealed biases against the obese. The author of the study says these thoughts, often subconscious, could affect how doctors treat their patients and whether those patients trust them.

Alabama Republican Jo Bonner Says He's Leaving Congress

5.23.13 at 7:15pm by Scott Neuman

The congressman says he will step down in August to take a senior position at the University of Alabama.

Head Of IRS Tax-Exempt Division Reportedly Placed On Leave

5.23.13 at 7:15pm by Scott Neuman

Lois Lerner has been at the center of a scandal over the tax agency's targeting of conservative groups.