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Could Violent Video Games Reduce Rather Than Increase Violence?
Does playing violent video games make players aggressive? It is a question that has taxed researchers, sociologists, and regulators ever since the first console was plugged into a TV and...
Court Hears More Claims of Vaccine-Autism Link
The United States Court of Federal Claims is considering whether the government should pay millions of dollars to the parents of some 4,800 autistic children.
Why criminals cannot say 'no'
A new study has provided an in-depth explanation for the link between people having low self-control and becoming involved in criminal activity.
If stressed, men more likely to crave alcohol than women: study
When it comes to stress, women are more likely to be depressed and anxious, while men are more apt to turn to the bottle, suggests a new study.
Is divorce bad for the parents?
The elderly are cared for by their adult children regardless of their marital status. In a unique study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, researchers found British adult...
Binge Drinkers Have A Disconnect Between Assessing Their Driving Abilities And Reality
While many people believe that alcohol-impaired drivers are usually alcoholics, in fact, 80 percent of AI incidents are caused by binge drinkers. A recent study conducted among college students has...
Scientists dig deeper into the genetics of schizophrenia by evaluating microRNAs
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have illuminated a window into how abnormalities in microRNAs, a family of molecules that regulate expression of numerous genes, may contribute to the behavioral...
Split over health risk to cousins who marry
Medical row expected when scientists and health experts meet to discuss subject of marriages between cousins
Andrew Anthony on the IQ test
IQ levels rocketed in the last century, but argument still rages about how our brain power should be tested, and the roles played by genetics, social conditions, culture and even...
Why Emotional Memories Of Traumatic Life Events Are So Persistent
Emotional memories of traumatic life events such as accidents, war experiences or serious illnesses are stored in a particularly robust way by the brain. This renders effective treatment very difficult....
Peer pressure, the new weapon against teen smoking
Enrolling an influential student to convey an anti-smoking message to schoolmates is a valuable way of getting youngsters to say no to cigarettes, a British study suggests.
A crash course in true political science
(AP) -- Daniel Suson has a doctorate in astrophysics and has worked on the superconducting super collider and a forthcoming NASA probe. Now he's heading back to school to...
Fairness is emotionally rewarding, a study finds
A fair deal activates parts of the brain also stimulated by earning money, looking at attractive faces or eating chocolate, UCLA researchers find. ...
Teen marijuana use linked to depression
WASHINGTON, May 9 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers said recent data suggest teens use of marijuana to cope with depression may lead to more serious mental illness.
Boy seized by child welfare to make sure he gets chemotherapy
Child welfare officials have taken temporary custody of an 11-year-old Ontario boy to ensure he undergoes chemotherapy after his father decided to take him off the treatment for his aggressive...
UCI scientists study people who can't forget
Imagine being able to recall every moment of your life, beginning around age 10. Given a date, you remember what day of the week it was, what happened in the...
Taking The Sex Out Of Sexual Health Screening
Young women would accept age-based screening for the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia, but would want this test to be offered to everyone, rather than to people "singled out" according to...
Sweeping analysis of research reinforces media influence on women`s body image
As France's parliament considers a landmark bill that would outlaw media images glamorizing the extremely thin, psychology researchers are reporting some of the most definitive findings yet on how these...
USU Celebrates Excellence in Research
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences' (USU) will hold its annual Research Week May 12-14. The mission of Research Week is to promote research initiatives of faculty, staff...
Owners of older iPods eligible for $45 refund
Owners of older iPods can get a $45 rebate from Apple Inc., now that the company has offered to settle two lawsuits involving the battery life of its portable media...
Sizing Up Teen Snacking
The effect of snacking on teenagers' dietary intakes of recommended nutrients and MyPyramid food groups has been examined, and the findings are both positive and negative. After analyzing the eating...
Why admissions interviews should be banned
An important part of the admission process to a competitive college is the admissions interview. I'm against it. And that isn't just because interviews were originally instituted to keep Jews...
The science of amazing moms
Science has linked strong mom-and-baby bonds to smarter, healthier and happier children. Turns out, nature — our DNA — alone might not guarantee these coveted characteristics.
Young People Are Intentionally Drinking And Taking Drugs For Better Sex, European Survey Finds
Teenagers and young adults across Europe drink and take drugs as part of deliberate sexual strategies. A third of 16-35 year old males and a quarter of females surveyed are...
How should we interpret spiritual experiences?
Religious practices and religions involving spiritual experiences are growing in popularity around the globe. Academics too are turning their study to the practices of these religions. The interest is in...
Powering up IT for professional learning
The study and implementation of technology-enhanced professional learning has been fragmented. Now European researchers have linked such ‘islands` of knowledge into a thriving, collaborative community.
Too early to judge success of GPS program for auto thieves, official says
The project manager for the Winnipeg auto theft suppression strategy says it's too early to judge the effectiveness of GPS monitoring devices being worn by chronic car thieves.
Magazine Preview: The Uneven Playing Field
Everyone wants girls to have as many opportunities in sports as boys. But can we live with the greater rate of injuries they suffer?