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Parent diet choice knowledge doesn't prevent child obesity
A study of the families of 150 preschoolers suggests that parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity.
Well: Jogging Your Brain
Exercise, the latest neuroscience suggests, does more to bolster thinking than thinking does.
More Young Women Prioritizing Careers, Survey Finds
Women are now more likely than men to rate career success as very important.
Honeybees waggle found to be disturbed by gravity
(Phys.org) -- One of the really cool things about science is how the mundane can suddenly seem not just interesting, but truly fascinating. One great example of this is the...
Belief in God rises with age, even in atheist nations
(Phys.org) -- International surveys about the depth of peoples belief in God reveal vast differences among nations, ranging from 94 percent of people in the Philippines who said they always...
Professor Known for Work with Hunter-Gatherers Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Arizona State University School of Human Evolution and Social Change Professor Ana Magdalena Hurtado has been elected to join the 2012 cohort of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Well: The Well Quiz: Test Your Vegan I.Q.
Do you prefer broccoli to Brie? Quinoa to BBQ? Whether you are a vegan, a vegetarian or a devoted carnivore, most of us have a lot to learn about plant-based...
Science in court: Arrested development
Science in court: Arrested developmentNature 484, 304 18042012 doi: 10.1038/484304aLizzie BuchenNeuroscience shows that the adolescent brain is still developing. The question is whether that should influence the sentencing of juveniles.
What Took So Long? 200 Activists Launch Themselves Off Mt. Kilimanjaro
Don't get too excited but 200 activists are going to jump off Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. These aren't the usual pesky environmentalists, these are hang-gliding global activists, which really sounds like just...
Human rights today suffer from a 'democratic deficit': UK report
A new report finds that while there has been an increase in the UK parliament's involvement in debates about human rights over the last decade, and in the quality of...
Bradford scientists target the wrinkle
No surprise in a city whose sewage was once pressed for lanolin to make lipstickThey haven't yet discovered the secret of eternal youth, thank goodness, but northern scientists have taken great strides as...
Violence in men caused by unequal wealth and competition, study suggests
Violence in men can be explained by traditional theories of sexual selection. A new review points to a range of evidence that suggests that high rates of physical aggression and...
It doesn’t mean you’re crazy –- talking to yourself has cognitive benefits, study finds
Most people talk to themselves at least every few days, and many report talking to themselves on an hourly basis. What purpose is served by this seemingly irrational behavior? Previous...
Bring water into exams to improve your grade
Students who bring water into exams may improve their grade by keeping hydrated, new research suggests.
Listening to your favorite music boosts performance
Whether you like classical, death metal or skiffle, listening to your own choice of music could improve your enjoyment of taking part in competitive sports and improve performance, a study...
Positive feelings may help protect cardiovascular health
Over the last few decades numerous studies have shown negative states, such as depression, anger, anxiety, and hostility, to be detrimental to cardiovascular health. Less is known about how positive...
Brain scans can predict weight gain and sexual activity
In breakthrough research, scientists have established that fMRI brain scans may be able to predict future weight gain and sexual activity.
In Canada, 'Star Wars' exhibit asks who we are
A new exhibit exploring human identity through the "Star Wars" universe and the epic sci-fi saga's quirky characters kicks off a multi-city world tour in Montreal on Thursday.
Cognitive biometrics: A very personal login
Retina and iris scans, fingerprint and palm logins rely on possession of unique anatomical characteristics that you cannot forget as you might a password. A new review examines alternative approaches...
Well: Do College Students Need Sex Ed?
Over the last 10 years, a growing number of colleges have begun organizing week-long programs devoted to all things sexual.
Up To 60 Percent Of Wikipedia Entries About Companies Incorrect
Wikipedia is crowdsourced knowledge and therefore discourages people from writing about themselves. As a result, 60 percent of Wikipedia articles about companies contain factual errors, according to research published in...
Racial profiling, killings of arrestees by local police increase: study
Deadly police shootings, racial profiling and discriminatory law enforcement are once again in the forefront of national debate. Police killings of unarmed civilians in New Orleans and Seattle have generated...
Autism advocate questions 'extreme' inclusion model
A high-profile autism advocate in New Brunswick is questioning the merits of what he calls the Department of Education's extreme inclusion model.
Dot Earth Blog: Young People Tire of Old Economic Models
Young people press for approaches to pursuing progress that can fit on a finite planet.
Indian research needs good leadership, not money
India's scientific research is flagging — its revival will depend on changes in leadership and culture, says Gautam R. Desiraju.
Babies flick 'anti-risk switch' in women but not men
Unlike women, men don’t curb certain risk-taking behaviors when a baby is present, a new psychology study suggests.
Syrian uprising takes toll on scientific community
The ongoing conflict in Syria has led to dramatic cuts in science budgets and research, and a sharp rise in brain drain.
Quake tests looks for ways to shore up hospitals
$5 million experiment in San Diego focuses on protecting critical buildings so communities can rebound quickly after disaster