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Why Do People Vote? Genetic Variation in Political Participation
Genes significantly affect variation in voter turnout, shedding new light on the reasons why people vote and participate in the political system. read more
How Ritalin Works In Brain To Boost Cognition, Focus Attention
Stimulant medications such as Ritalin have been prescribed for decades to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and their popularity as "cognition enhancers" has recently surged among the healthy, as well.
'Directed Thinking' Increases Time Spent Exercising
A new study shows how "directed thinking" led to an increase in exercise and fitness in sedentary college students.
From The Egg, Baby Crocodiles Call To Each Other And To Mom
The pre-hatching calls of baby Nile crocodiles actually mean something to their siblings and to their mothers. The calls -- which are perfectly audible to humans and sound like "umph!...
Scientifically Valid Prevention Programs Cut Rates Of Juvenile Delinquency
Seventh-grade students in US communities that have set up scientifically validated programs to reduce juvenile delinquency have a significantly smaller chance of engaging such behavior than do children in towns...
Binge Drinking Due To 'Copying' Behavior
The rise in binge drinking in the young is a "fashion phenomenon" where drinkers are copying their associates' behavior, new research carried out in the UK has shown. Researchers say...
Men Share Their Creative Work Online More Than Women
Men are significantly more likely to share their creative work online than women though both engage in creative activity about equally. With the Internet a major form of participating in...
Accuracy of ultrasound screening in pregnancy: Effects of examiner and device quality unclear
Only indications of positive associations; no studies on the German health care setting available International studies indicate that there is an association between examiner qualifications and device quality on...
Cellular annoyance
Annoying mobile communications abroad The results of a multi-national survey to be published in the International Journal of Mobile Communications reveals some surprises about cell phone use that have...
Assessing domestic violence in custody disputes critical to assure safety in parenting plans
Custody disputes among separated spouses can become especially difficult when there are allegations of domestic violence. When abuse appears to be jointly afflicted, less serious in nature, or a relatively...
Governors with greater institutional and personal powers more active in foreign relations
Governors are becoming more active in American foreign policy activity because of the blurred lines of what is domestic and foreign policy and the global economy. A new study in...
Mothers’ influence is decisive in tots’ first year
The way mothers interact with their babies in the first year of life is strongly related to how children behave later on. read more
Books: Achieving Wellness, Whatever That Is
Two books muster science, statistics and a judicious smattering of personal experience to present opposite advice.
Scientist at Work | John Kao: Where the Whole Agenda Is Innovation
John Kao is seeking links between science and policy, talent and capital.
Second Opinion: From a Prominent Death, Some Painful Truths
Tim Russert’s fate underlines some painful truths, most notably that cardiology is not the exact science that many people wish it to be.
Neurological Assessment Of Older Adults: A Crystal Ball To The Future
Standard neurological exams of older adults are good predictors of future brain health and quality of life and should be part of physician's routine examination of older adults.
VIDEO: Inca Greet Solstice With Rite
In vibrant headdresses and robes, Inca descendants marked the Andean new year 5516 with prayers to Father Sun.
It's a Dog's (Genetic) Life
Pointing, herding, and life span of dogs linked to specific stretches of DNA
"No Simple Answer" to Role of Science in U.S.-Middle East Relations, Expert Says
According to Thomas Lippman, adjunct scholar with the Middle East Institute, there are both advantages and accompanying concerns regarding scientific collaboration in the Middle East. Lippman's remarks appear in the...
Machinima's Movie Moguls
Forget cameras, actors, and elaborate sets: a new generation of filmmakers relies only on a video game, a computer, and a little imagination.
Scientists Date Events In "The Odyssey"
Using clues from star and sun positions mentioned by the Greek poet Homer, scholars think they have determined when King Odysseus returned from the Trojan War and slaughtered a group...
Community-directed healthcare 'effective', finds study
A study of three African countries has found that community-administered healthcare is an effective strategy to combat many illnesses.
Spike in School’s Pregnancies Leads to Report That Some Resulted From Girls’ Pact
At least 17 girls at the public high school in Gloucester, Mass., are expecting babies, and a report says nearly half became pregnant after making a pact to do so...
Michael Shernoff, 57, Gay-Health Therapist, Is Dead
Mr. Shernoff was a psychotherapist who beginning in the early years of the AIDS epidemic wrote widely on its emotional toll on gay men.
China Presses Injured Athletes in Quest for Gold
Pressured by the nation’s athletic system, China’s Olympic aspirants are pushing themselves to their limits.
Engaging teachers means engaged students
To encourage and help teachers become more involved and enthusiastic about "inclusive teaching", the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recently funded an action research based project. Action research...
Election Forecasters Preparing For Historic Election
Anticipating what is likely to be one of the most interesting elections in modern history, Researchers have assembled the insights of prominent election forecasters in a special issue of the...
Console makers embrace indie game developers
(AP) -- In the second grade, James Silva didn't just play "Mario" and "Zelda" on his Nintendo but drew pictures of new levels and cooked up ideas for future...