Balloons, streamers and decorations line the front hallways of the two Montessori campuses. The children enter and excitement fills the air as their smiles broaden and "wow's" are spoken. T-shirts are given to every student and having some cake is the

The Pentagon's storied research and development arm turned 50 years old this year. Its birthday present from the Pentagon brass: another $100 million in budget cuts.

April 28 (Bloomberg) -- A brain exercise designed to help people improve memory also boosted their problem-solving abilities, scientists said in a study that may lead to techniques to improve learning and stave off brain illnesses.

A new screening method can be used to detect the chromosomal abnormalities most commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. By screening for genetic defects associated with various kinds of cognitive impairment, the approach described in the open

"Carl, let me in," whispered actor-director Ben Stiller, grasping at empty air near a sullen teenage boy. "I want to know what makes my little nephew tick."