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Adulthood taking longer to reach 07/30/2012 10:03am • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com WASHINGTON - The transition from child to adult has always been challenging, and it seems today that it's taking longer. Scientists recently coined the phrase "emerging adults" as a phase of human development for people between the ages of 18 and 29. Researchers find Pinot gris or pinot grigio - two sides of the same coin 07/13/2012 10:03pm • Scott Greenberg, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Last week we talked about the allure and versatility of pinot blanc wines. I received an interesting email from a reader asking me if pinot gris and pinot grigio were wines made from the same grape, and if either of them are related to pinot blanc. A perfe Weekend Wakeup Call: Outer Loop Thru lanes to close 06/22/2012 04:15am • Tim Bracken, wtop.com Amy Freedman, wtop.com WASHINGTON - It's projected to be another lovely weekend so try to stay out of your cars and definitely don't plan on driving anywhere near the Wilson Bridge on the Outer Loop. The Wilson Bridge Project has coined these major road work periods as "St For the best sleep, scientists say 'control your dreams' 06/19/2012 09:33pm • WASHINGTON - A good night's sleep is one step closer to reality now that scientists say better Zs are as easy as controlling your dreams. The feat is possible, according to Yahoo Health, and it can lead to less nightmares and better overall moods. In fact, new research shows that folks who remem Morning Notes 06/11/2012 08:35am • Mixed Reaction to Electronic Textbooks — Electronic textbooks are getting mixed reviews from Arlington Public Schools students. Some say they appreciate the accessibility and update-ability of the electronic books, but others say the books can be glitch-y and are not easy to search. Toppin Drones in region's skies to forever redefine privacy 06/06/2012 12:04pm • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com Tw: @ShinkmanWTOP WASHINGTON - The Virginia governor's enthusiasm for drones has been met with concern from legal experts to the average Twitter user, while others see a technological revolution that will sharply improve law enforcement and innumerable facets of comme Betty White draws a wild crowd at the National Zoo 05/18/2012 03:51pm • Megan Cloherty, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Betty White describes herself as a "zoo nut." So it's fitting during her trip to D.C., she made a stop at the National Zoo for a behind-the-scenes tour and to meet with fans. "Wherever I travel, I try to steal time to check out whatever zoo is within reach Mike's Take: Brushing all the way to the bank 04/24/2012 09:06pm • Mike Causey, special to wtop.com WASHINGTON - How do you plan to survive the coming troubles? What if the poles switched tomorrow and you found your Annandale home somewhere in the Tasmania ZIP code? Could you handle it? Talk about a commute. But still, you should prepare for the worst and Study: Men are smarter after a few drinks 04/11/2012 07:24pm • WASHINGTON - It is said that people become better looking after a few drinks. And according to a new study, some may also get smarter. Psychologists at the University of Illinois found when men drank two pints of beer, they tackled brain teasers with relative ease over sober problem solvers, rep Cash grab on Md. highway after armored car spill 03/23/2012 01:19pm • Neal Augenstein, wtop.com HYATTSTOWN, Md. - Coins and bills spilled from an armored truck on northbound Interstate 270 Friday morning, and passersby stopped and scooped them up. Maryland State Police are investigating how the cash came out of the truck -- owned by Garda -- shortly after 9 a.m. P Angry Birds heads to outer space 03/20/2012 11:18pm • WASHINGTON - The popular mobile game turned Facebook phenomena is now moving in a new direction: Gamers will soon be able to travel to space. The official trailer for Angry Birds Space is futuristic and exciting. Finnish Video Game Developer Rovio Mobile has already coined a hastag, #angrybirdsp Metro workers to plead guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands 03/19/2012 11:04am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Two former Metro workers accused of stealing potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in coins from fare card machines are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in federal court. Court records in Alexandria show plea hearings scheduled Monday for Horace McDade of Bowie, Md., an Vending machines that hand out gold, bikes, even wash pets (VIDEO) 03/13/2012 03:43pm • WASHINGTON - Consumers who find themselves in an endless debate at the vending machine are in for real frustration. Vending machines are offering far more than salty and sweet treats, according to SmarterTravel. In China, people in the mood for seafood can grab their live dinner from a vending mac Surviving the 'Casper effect' 03/03/2012 10:50pm • WASHINGTON - Many women have been "ghosted" in a relationship. It's not a new concept, but it does have a new name. It's called the "Casper effect" and according to relationship columnist Jill DiDonato it's "when a man disappears from a relationship without a trace." DiDonato coined the phrase Travelers leave $350k behind 02/17/2012 04:48pm • WASHINGTON - Many airline passengers are telling the TSA to keep the change after leaving nearly a million dollars in plastic security bins over a two-year span. According to MSNBC, it is only a dime here, and a penny there, but all that unwanted change adds up. In 2010, travelers left $380,000 b