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US election: Questioning the candidates, part two
Barack Obama accepted Nature's invitation to answer 18 science-related questions in writing; John McCain's campaign declined. Here are Obama's answers to additional questions that did not appear in our ...
Anxiety disorder leaves parts of life in limbo for author Samantha Schutz
But her commitment to therapy and willingness to try new medications to stave off panic attacks gives her ever-increasing control. ...
Boys as Socially Aggressive as Girls: Study
Indirect hostility by spreading rumors, gossiping, excluding others, a guy thing as well
Older Problem Gamblers May Face Greater Suicide Risk Than Younger Counterparts, Study Finds
Compared to their younger counterparts, older problem gamblers who ask casinos to bar them from returning are three to four times more likely to do so because they fear they...
Troubled Girls From Poor Neighborhoods More Likely To Have Sex In Early Adolescence
A new study has found that girls living in poor neighborhoods were more likely to engage in sexual intercourse in early adolescence and to be doing so with older boys.
MRI Reveals Inner Ear Anomalies In Children With Hearing Loss
Using magnetic resonance imaging, physicians can identify soft-tissue defects that contribute to hearing loss in children, according to a new report.
Consumers Think Differently About Close And Distant Purchases
If you are deciding on a major vacation for next year, you'll use different criteria than if you are planning a trip this weekend, according to a new study.
Seize The Day! New Research Helps Tightwads 'Live A Little'
Some people have trouble indulging, and they regret it later. There's hope for those people, according to a new study.
The Dope on Dopamine's Central Role in the Brain's Motivation and Reward Networks
Researchers have for the first time found that the neurotransmitter dopamine is central to the human brain network governing motivation and a sense of reward and pleasure--and that it changes...
Is it possible, asks Peta Bee, that being super-fit lessens the risks of smoking?
Is it possible, asks Peta Bee, that being super-fit lessens the risks of smoking?
Feature: Sexually deceived by orchids? Well I never!
Man has admired the beauty and scent of the orchid for centuries but many are unaware that they possess other charms and can be sexually deceptive, particularly to insects. New...
Impulsive Eater? Remembering Failures May Help Curb Eating
When it comes to tempting or fattening foods, some people are a lot more impulsive than others. And according to a new study, impulsive people think and act differently than...
Help For Shopaholics: New Test Determines Who's At Risk For Compulsive Buying
Compulsive shopping can lead to financial problems, family conflicts, stress, depression, and loss of self-esteem. According to a new study, there may be more people engaged in compulsive buying than...
Magic Can Conjure Up Confidence And Social Skills
For years, audiences have been thrilled by the amazing performances of master magicians, such as David Blaine and Derren Brown. Now, the results of a new experiment suggests that such...
South Australians fear cancer myths
Research has found that most South Australians falsely believe pollution and stress are major causes of cancer, ignoring main concerns such as UV exposure.
Feature: The pursuit of happiness - sustaining human well-being
CSIRO’s Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds and Anthea Coggan argue that insights from research into happiness and well-being are important to achieving sustainable development in its broadest sense.
Context is everything: An Armani ad on 1 page changes perception of Honda ad on next page
A person flipping through a magazine or watching TV sees a number of advertisements. Does the placement of those ads matter to consumers? A new study in the Journal of...
Not buying it: Marketing messages may not work in uncommon situations
Marketers like to talk about "priming" goals -- or sending subtle messages to encourage consumption. For example, thirsty people who encounter ads related to thirst tend to buy more beverages.
Increase public participation to battle dengue, says study
A study has found that increasing public participation in dengue-related decisions could potentially reduce Aedes aegypti infestation in Cuba.
Music, CompuMaestro -- like Radiohead, please...
It's an archetypal exchange in musical performance. A vocalist stands poised to perform. The guitarist alongside is ready to add depth and harmony to the melody. The guitarist doesn't know...
The language of luxury: Advertisers' language choices evoke different reactions
Multinational companies advertising luxury goods abroad should consider advertising those goods in English, whereas ads for necessities might be more effective in local languages, according to a new study in...
Why we vote the way we do
(PhysOrg.com) -- So you're standing in the election booth. You look at the names in front of you: McCain and Obama. Chances are, by now you know who you're going...
Mother's Stress Linked To Her Child Becoming Overweight
A mother's stress may contribute to her young children being overweight in low income households with sufficient food, according to a new Iowa State University study published in the September...
Latino/Hispanic Heritiage Month begins today! Highlight the contributions of Latino Scientists
Today is the first day of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month. I encourage all eduactors to add a little history and perspective to your lessons this month. Highlight the contributions...
3M Launches First Pocket Projector
3M will launch their MPro110 mini projector later this month. With its composite video input, you can use it for presentations, playing games, or watching movies. You can even connect...
Testosterone levels dictate attraction
Women with higher levels of testosterone are more attracted to masculine looking men like celebrity beefcakes Russell Crowe and Daniel Craig.
Responsive local governments most attractive to young adults
Young adults staying in or coming to Pennsylvania are attracted to regions that have more units of government and they are not deterred by the large number of local governments...
Asia picks up broadband fast, but poor still disconnected
The Asia-Pacific is the world's leading broadband market but a digital divide remains in poorer areas, according to a UN report.