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Surprise, surprise: Bigfoot story a hoax
The website that promoted the finding of the supposed remains of the legendary Bigfoot has confirmed what most people suspected: the body was nothing more than a rubber sasquatch costume.
Young Children's 'Theory Of Mind' Linked To Subsequent Metacognitive Development In Adolescence
A new study detects a systematic link between children's "theory of mind" as assessed in kindergarten and their metacognitive knowledge in elementary school.
Teens lack judgment when driving, trauma study finds
Teens may underestimate their risk of dying in a car collision because they not only see themselves as invincible but also make faulty assumptions, say Canadian researchers who recommend countering...
Exercise needs the right messenger
A study has found that Australians are more likely to stick to an exercise plan when the message is being delivered by someone they respect and identify with.
Study finds that sleep selectively preserves emotional memories
As poets, songwriters and authors have described, our memories range from misty water-colored recollections to vividly detailed images of the times of our lives.
Northwestern chemists take gold, mass-produce Beijing Olympic logo
Northwestern University nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin has mass-produced the 2008 Summer Olympics logo -- 15,000 times. All the logos take up only one square centimeter of space.
ANIMAL PHOTOS WEEKLY: Doused Cobra, Leopard Cub, More
A cobra gets milk in the face, a baby leopard lolls, a flamingo puts a twist on Olympic fever, and more in our photo roundup.
Family-based brand identity influences customers' purchasing decisions
A new study in the Journal of Small Business Management shows that promoting the fact that the business is a "family" business positively influences customer purchasing decisions.
Increased campaign spending improves citizen participation in state supreme court elections
A new study in the American Journal of Political Science reveals that increased campaign spending significantly improves citizen participation in State Supreme Court elections.
Peers versus parents in modern China
In metropolitan China, high school students' self-esteem depends more on good relations with peers than parents, a new UC Davis study shows. But the opposite is true for younger adolescents...
Model For Neurological Disorder 'Angelman Syndrome' Developed
A model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes mental retardation and other symptoms in one out of 15,000 births, has been developed by biologists...
That Amazing Devil Gravity
Here we have a clip from the excellent movie adaptation of Tom Stoppard's play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. In addition to engaging and nuanced performances by Gary Oldman, Tim...
Americans Spending, Gambling, Saving: Who's Happiest, Who's Most At Risk?
For some, spending in today's tumultuous economy is not a problem, especially for those who don't care what everyone else has. But for others, casino splurges, not saving enough or...
'Toxic Tour' takes in Los Angeles' dirty little secrets
Whether you want to see the multi-million dollar home of a Hollywood celebrity or the scene of an infamous crime, Los Angeles has a guided tour to suit almost every...
Andrew Brown: The discussion of religious differences online is not a game
Andrew Brown: The strange, weightless intimacy of online communication has enabled complete strangers to hate each other passionately within minutes
Doctors debate when to declare organ donors dead
(AP) -- A report on three heart transplants involving babies is focusing attention on a touchy issue in the organ donation field: When and how can someone be declared...
Stix takes a stab at motion-controlled PC games
(AP) -- Looking at its size, shape, white wrist strap and B-button on the bottom, it's easy to compare the Stix with the Wiimote, the wireless controller for the...
Perceived level of intimacy within a relationship predicts relational uncertainty
Relational Uncertainty refers to people's lack of confidence in their perceptions of relationship involvement. A new study in the journal Personal Relationships evaluated associations between intimacy and relational uncertainty and...
Professor sees optimism in prejudice research
(PhysOrg.com) -- It is a question on many Americans' minds: Is the United States ready for a black president, or will deep-rooted and even unconscious prejudices show at the polls?...
Kwiry service lets users text to remember tidbits
(AP) -- It happens to everyone: A friend recommends a good book or movie, but by the time you get around to Googling it - assuming you get that...
Brain will be battlefield of future, warns report
The human brain could become a battlefield in future wars, a new report predicts, including 'pharmacological land mines' and drones directed by mind control
Simply Listening To Music Affects One’s Musicality
Researchers have demonstrated how much the brain can learn simply through active exposure to many different kinds of music. “More and more labs are showing that people have the sensitivity...
APA Task Force Recommends Dissemination Of Evidence-based Practice
An estimated 15 million American children are diagnosed with a mental disorder, but only about a quarter of them are getting appropriate treatment based on scientific evidence. Many more children...
A direct gaze enhances face perception
Gaze direction is significant for the processing of visual information from the human face. read more
Rainy weather getting people down in N.B.
The rainy weather that has hit New Brunswick this summer has increased the possibility of people suffering seasonal affective disorder, a Fredericton psychologist says.
Measuring the 'Colbert Bump'
Democratic politicians receive a 40% increase in contributions in the 30 days after appearing on the comedy cable show The Colbert Report. In contrast, their Republican counterparts essentially gain nothing....
Olympic fever being fuelled by high-tech in SKorea
Cutting-edge technology is fuelling Olympic fever in South Korea, with employees using hand-held TVs or mobile phones to follow the Games live during work or off-duty hours.
Feature: Keeping Olympic triathletes in top form
A La Trobe University sports physiotherapist has spent the past eighteen months helping the Olympic triathlon team stay in shape and prevent injuries.