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The brains of gay men look a lot like those of straight women and the brains of lesbians bear resemblance to those of straight men, says a new research that emphasizes the role of biology in sexual orientation. According to the Swedish…

Global warming may lead to intense transformation in the climate, according to a government research report released on Thursday. Warning about the dire consequences of changing climate scientists said that in coming future droughts will…

When it comes to company credit cards, abuses are legendary. (And we're all ears!) For businesses in which employees are required to travel, expenses are notoriously hard to keep straight. Companies can reimburse employees for expenses…

The blend of low house prices, still-low interest rates and appealing tax incentives can sure help the discerning buyers find real bargains. But the process of buying a home can be off-putting at times. The following tips can come handy:…

Money is an intricate issue and can get more knotty when close relations are involved. Read on to know how you can handle both money and marriage without upsetting the other. Since money is capable of connoting a host of…

Spend and save the smart way with these budgeting tips. Creating a budget and rigorously implementing it is tough, but it is the best tool to regulate your finances and meet your monetary goals. For a successful budget, here…

Are your electricity bills skyrocketing and driving you crazy? Here are the 10 ways to cut down on this expense and keep your cool. The cost is higher than ever and is not going down any time soon. So the only alternative is to cut…

Retirement plans need not start in the twilight years of your life. They should be planned well in advance so that you can enjoy the rewards of your hard work and savings!! Here are three steps you need to take in order to retire…

The lithium ride was a great one. Cobalt, too. All they needed was their Elon Musk moment, which came in the form of the Nevada battery gigafactory. The next Elon Musk moment won't be about lithium at all—or even cobalt. It will be for an…

The U.S. dollar has jumped to its strongest level in nearly a year, raising questions about how a strong greenback could act as a drag on debt and oil demand in much of the world.  The U.S. Federal Reserve announced another rate hike a…