It is banned in 13 states and sure doesn't come in a six-pack. The maker of Samuel Adams beer has released an updated version of its biennial beer Utopias - now the highest alcohol content beer on the market. At 27 percent alcohol by volume and $150 a bottle, the limited release of the brandy-colored Utopias comes as more brewers take advantage of improvements in science to boost potency and enhance taste. ...more

December 1, 2009

In 1999, pro golfer Payne Stewart and five others died in a crash of a flight bound from Orlando to Dallas that wound up in South Dakota. The occupants of the Learjet apparently succumbed to altitude-induced hypoxia, caused by loss of cabin pressure. ...more

March 27, 2009

Whole Foods Market Inc. will sell 13 stores to resolve the Federal Trade Commission's challenge of its $565 million purchase of Wild Oats Markets, the company said Friday. ...more

March 7, 2009

Plant growth patterns could help scientists predict the effects of climate change. And citizen scientists have an opportunity to assist by photographing plants in various stages of growth. ...more

February 11, 2009

Plant growth patterns could help scientists predict the effects of climate change. And citizen scientists have an opportunity to assist by photographing plants in various stages of growth. Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center in Ruskin is participating in a national study by hosting a photography contest in conjunction with its upcoming Citizen Science Symposium on March 20 and 21. ...more

February 10, 2009

Takisha Granberry scored 27 points to lead West Virginia to a 79-70 upset vs. No. 5 Louisville on Saturday. ...more

February 8, 2009

Many damaging effects of climate change are already basically irreversible, researchers declared Monday, warning that even if carbon emissions can somehow be halted temperatures around the globe will remain high until at least the year 3000. ...more

January 26, 2009

Jessica Lawson led South Florida with 19 points, including six in overtime, as the Bulls defeated St. John's 81-71 on Saturday night. ...more

January 11, 2009

Mark Sanchez threw for 332 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night and No. 9 Southern California stormed back from a stunning loss to rout No. 23 Oregon 44-10. ...more

October 5, 2008

Aspirin is among the most popular remedies used by people. Turns out some plants like it, too. ...more

September 19, 2008