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China scientists say cigarette butts protect steel
(AP) -- Chinese scientists say they have found a way for the countless cigarette butts that are tossed every day on streets, beaches and other public places to be...
Changing thoughts key to battling even severe depression
Moderate to severely depressed clients showed greater improvement in cognitive therapy when therapists emphasized changing how they think rather than how they behave, new research has found.
Pakistani opposition backs Iran's program
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 13 (UPI) -- Iran has the right to pursue a civilian nuclear energy program, opposition lawmakers in Pakistan told an Iranian news agency from Islamabad.
Researchers find mirror neurone system functions normally in individuals with autism
A team of neuroscientists has found that the mirror neurone system, which is thought to play a central role in social communications, responds normally in individuals with autism. Their findings,...
Music aids Alzheimer's patients in remembering new information
Researchers have shown that patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) are better able to remember new verbal information when it is provided in the context of music even when compared to...
Mom's Voice Just as Comforting as a Hug
Simply hearing moms voice over the phone works just as well at calming nerves of stressed children as does a real-life pat on the shoulder.
Most High-School Students Cheat
Many high school students cheat, according to a growing body of research
Severity of binge eating disorder linked to childhood sexual or emotional abuse
Imagine stuffing yourself with a day's worth of food in two hours or less. Imagine feeling disgusted, depressed and guilty once you finally stop. Then imagine doing it again, repeatedly...
Building a better student discussion
MADISON, WI, May 12th, 2010 -- Graduate student courses frequently incorporate student-led discussion sessions in order to encourage active participation over passive learning. They can improve...
Alfred University Appoints Linda Jones to Head NYS College of Ceramics
Dr. Linda E. Jones, director of the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College since 2005, will return to Alfred University as associate vice president for Statutory Affairs, effective July 1....
Marriage and life expectancy
Rostock, Germany (May, 12th 2010). Marriage is more beneficial for men than for women - at least for those who want a long life. Previous studies have shown that men...
Foxconn defends labor practices after 8th suicide
(AP) -- Taiwan's Foxconn Technology, a contract maker of the iPhone and other consumer electronics, insisted Wednesday its treatment of workers is world class after a female employee became...
Personal cellphone data end up for sale at Mexico flea market
The government had asked everyone to register their phones, but many refused, citing fears of spying or other misuse of the data. It turns out they were right. ...
Shy children vent online
Children who are lonely are more likely to use the internet to talk about feelings and meet people, according to a new study.
Einstein Researcher Awarded Prestigious Cancer Research Grant
Matthew Gamble, Ph.D., assistant professor of molecular pharmacology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, has been awarded a $200,000 Kimmel Scholar Award. He is one of 15...
Gestures Can Mislead Children
Gestures can mislead kids, so parents looking to find out the truth from a child should be careful with their hands as well as their words.
Community program halves fall rate among older people
A community based falls prevention service reduced the rate of falls among older people by 55%, finds a study published on bmj.com today...
There is no 'addictive personality' | Dorothy Rowe
Addiction is a defence against a life or memories too difficult to bear. It is a way of coping that can be overcomeThe question: Is AA right about human nature?All the research...
7 kindergarteners, teacher hacked to death in China
The attack takes place despite increased security following similar crimes. The middle-aged assailant reportedly kills himself later. ...
Arizona bill targeting ethnic studies signed into law
Gov. Jan Brewer signs the bill that bans schools from teaching classes designed for students of a particular ethnic group. School districts may appeal the law, which becomes effective Dec. 31. A bill...
Spouses who care for partners with dementia at sixfold higher risk of same fate: Stress of caregiving may be to blame
Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to results of...
Bereft parents try to fill the holes in their hearts
A support group, Parents Of Murdered Children, offers support and solace when grief is unbearable. Here is the woman whose daughter-in-law stabbed her son to death and smothered her two grandchildren in their...
Whitman's words put spotlight on deeds
A lucrative Goldman Sachs deal, a Craigslist battle and personal investments raise questions. ...
Study explores religion and mental health care
A Massey psychology researcher is investigating whether mental health treatment is less effective when the religion or spiritual beliefs of patients are ignored.
For comfort, mom's voice works as well as a hug
"Reach out and touch someone" - good advertising slogan, or evolutionary imperative? How about both?
The Adolescent Brain Of Our Species
The word "adolescent" is defined as a young person; one who is at the stage between childhood and adulthood. The word means "lack" or "be short of", and it has...
Off-the-shelf genetics tests to hit US pharmacies
Want to find out what diseases await you in the future, your chances of developing Alzheimer's? Or whether you will pass something on to your child? Then a trip to...
Teachers alert: An interesting science project - A virtual moonwalk
This NASA news release might make an interesting individual or class science project.