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Two monkeys were tested on their abilities to estimate amounts and compared with group of undergraduates at Duke University. Given a basic math test, the monkeys were right 75 percent of the time, while the students scored correctly 90 percent of the time. Experts say monkeys sometimes need to be able to make quick estimates to survive.

Buddhism has spread among Western culture and many of its followers have found peace and strength within its teachings. We speak with a leading western Buddhism teacher about what it means to seek enl

The founder of super-secret mega-contractor SAIC retired as Chairman of the Board three years ago while his company was still employee-owned. Now he has a book out about building the successful $8 bil

The City of Carlsbad is looking at possible installation of a hi-tech system to prevent a repeat of the huge sewage spill into Buena Vista Lagoon early last month. Alan Ray has more.

The pilot of the US Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday was a seasoned commercial airline and military pilot. Experts say his "textbook ditching" of the jet took his unique combination of extensive training and intuition.

An environmental group wants Southern California's biggest water district to wait before fluoridating the tap water. The Metropolitan Water District says fluoride is safe and prevents cavities. But a

The Mexican drug war threatens to destabilize parts of the U.S.-Mexico border, killed more than 6,000 people last year and has prompted some to warn that Mexico could become a failed state. But President Calderon says the surge of violence is a sign that his forces are seriously disrupting the workings of the cartels.

What should we do with the cross on Mount Soledad? Take it down, or leave it there? We speak to a local professor about his new book God on Trial, which tells the stories of five recent battles over

An unusual 10-day hearing to determine if Temecula cyclist Floyd Landis took banned synthetic testosterone during last year's Tour de France concluded yesterday. We speak with a San Diego Union-Tribun

Scientists estimate that more than half of all existing species on earth will be extinct well before the end of the 21st century. We speak to conservationist and TV host, Jeff Corwin, about his new book, 100 Heartbeats: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species.