The same amino acid can be encoded by anywhere from one to six different strings of letters in the genetic code. Andrzej Wojcicki/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Nearly all life, from bacteria ...

Drug slang and code words are often used to describe controlled substances, designer drugs, and synthetic compounds, which may cause confusion for clinicians attempting to treat patients under the ...

Andrew Luck takes his place under center and proceeds to spit out a series of seemingly nonsensical words. “Mexico! Mexico! Blue 80! Set, hut!” With that, the poetry is set in motion, 11 men embarking ...

HOUSTON – In a world where personal safety is paramount, knowing how to discreetly alert someone that you’re in danger can be life-saving. While there are many ways to call for help, having a set of ...

One of the skills that many successful politicians have is the ability to speak separately to two audiences using the same words. It used to be that you could speak to different groups by just saying ...

While the Republican presidential candidates agree that the tax code is too long, they can’t seem to agree on just how long it is. Rick Perry says it’s 3 million words. Herman Cain used to describe ...

When it comes to family, keeping secrets is usually frowned upon. You want your kids to be open and honest with you and feel comfortable coming to you with anything they might be going through. But ...

Cruise ships can hold thousands of passengers at any given time, meaning that the ship's employees often have their work cut out for them. However, with so many people on board, when an employee has ...

YOU might want to sit back, relax and zone out on your next flight. But if you’re keen to know if the pilot is expecting delays, if your plane has been hijacked or even if a member of cabin crew is ...

Domestic violence increased by "36% in one week” in Paris. PARIS -- As part of its effort to assist domestic abuse victims during the coronavirus pandemic, when one partner may be self-quarantining ...