25 August 2010: Morning

The salmonella outbreak may result in farmers heading beyond the F.D.A.'s standards, and vaccinating hens.

Federal investigation of BP spill shows lack of communication to, qualifications among key crew members.

Study shows the Gulf's petroleum-eating bacteria have feasted to the point of altering their metabolisms.

U.K. lawmakers look for ways to curb a centuries-old tradition of getting smashed.

"It's all calm now, and then it'll be kit, bollocks, scramble." On location in Britain with craft services.

Judah Friedlander, Martha Stewart, and more: These are the successful New Yorkers who never sleep.

Now that you check your email while running, your brain has no downtime--and no chance to brew new ideas.

Researchers use brain stimulation to influence subjects to seek immediate reward.

Filmmaker replaces damaged eye with cell-phone quality camera.

Jonah Lehrer discusses a caveat to the 10,000-hour talent clause: less competition.

The summer of TMN books: Rosecrans Baldwin talks playlists, lousy speakers; Todd Levin's sex book is ready for your hands.

Scientist explains how urine could solve our energy problems.

Student engineers used chewing gum into rubber bins that hold used chewing gum.