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Boy Genius Challenges Einstein's Theory of Relativity [VIDEO]

Jacob Barnett, 12, who has an IQ of 170, is attempting to work out some of the kinks in Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

FDA: Popular Autism Treatment 'Dangerous and Illegal'

(Oct. 15) -- Those desperate to treat chronic health conditions, including autism and heart disease, can buy chelation products online with a few clicks of the mouse. But that might be changing, now that the Food and Drug Administration is launching a crackdown on the popular treatment, which the agency alleges is...

Does Poverty Fend Off Autism?

(Sept. 22) -- That children born to well-off homes are more vulnerable to autism has been a topic of curiosity and research among experts for decades. But a new study of around half a million American children, published this week in PLoS One, adds some startling concrete numbers to that aspect of the ongoing investigation...

Surprise Emmy Darling Temple Grandin's 3 Greatest Hits

(Aug. 30) -- One of the biggest surprises during of Sunday's Emmy Awards ceremony was the success of HBO's five-award-winning "Temple Grandin," based on the true story of the longtime animal rights and autism advocate. Although many people might be more familiar with Claire Daines* -- the "My So-Called Life" actress who...

Background on aspergers

Asperger syndrome (AS), also known as Asperger's syndrome or Asperger disorder, is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

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