Theories cannot be proven, but you can tell a theory is on to something when it can make predictions which can themselves be proven. Score another point for evolution, one of the best ideas ever:

Well, as he promised on Real Time with Bill Maher, Congressman Frank has introduced a bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. If you support the cause, head over to the Marijuana Policy Project and use their handy system to let your representatives know!
“The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008,” introduced […]

Two fascinating stories about a 13 year old with severe autism who has learned to communicate with the world by typing. Most would write off Carly Fleischman and those like her as “moderately to severely cognitively impaired”, but it turns out on the inside she is like any other young girl, with interests in music, […]

A recent study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science, has found that the happiest people are not necessarily the most successful, in terms of money and (for students) grades, attendance, etc.
The 10s earned significantly less money than the eights and nines. Their educational achievements and political engagement were also significantly lower than their moderately happy […]

For months, Hillary Clinton is the front-runner for the Democratic ticket, with the highest polling of any candidate. Then the moment Barack Obama begins to beat her, Gloria Steinem calls foul.
Gloria Steinem knows a lot more about oppression than I do. But this is a case of having a hammer and everything looking like a […]