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Two Megaupload accused granted bail in New Zealand
Two of Kim Dotcom's co-accused were granted bail in New Zealand Thursday, a day after the Megaupload boss was ordered to remain behind bars pending US attempts to extradite him...
Study: Male sex drive source of conflict
LONDON, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Their "male warrior" instinct means men are programmed for aggression toward outsiders, a trait that leads to conflict, a Dutch-led study claims.
A Treadmill May Be the Best Rx for an Abusive Boss
Just a few days of moderate exercise can make boss-employee relations better.
Teen passengers: 'The other distraction' for teen drivers
New studies describe which teens are likely to drive with multiple friends, and how these passengers may affect teen drivers right before a crash.
Foot and ankle structure differs between sprinters and non-sprinters
The skeletal structure of the foot and ankle differs significantly between human sprinters and non-sprinters, according to researchers. Their findings not only help explain why some people are faster runners...
Religion helps us gain self-control, study suggests
Thinking about religion gives people more self-control on later, unrelated tasks, according to results from a series of recent studies.
Name (and eat) a cockroach for Valentine's day
Valentines Day is upon us and there is no better way to say “forever” than with the gift of a cockroach.
Babies are born with 'intuitive physics' knowledge, says researcher
While it may appear that infants are helpless creatures that only blink, eat, cry and sleep, one researcher says that studies indicate infant brains come equipped with knowledge of "intuitive...
It's evolution: Nature of prejudice, aggression different for men and women
Prejudice against people from groups different than their own is linked to aggression for men and fear for women, suggests new research.
Undecided About Your Career? Festival Provides Great Career Ideas, Resources and Inspiration to Set You on a Course for Success
If you're a high school or college student who is uncertain about your career choice and your future, maybe it's time for a big dose of career inspiration at the...
Unsafe asbestos handling leads to 60-day jail term
A Metro Vancouver contractor who repeatedly exposed young workers to asbestos and ignored a court order to stop the unsafe practice is sentenced to 60 days in jail.
GABA deficits disturb endocannabinoid system
Changes in the endocannabinoid system may have important implications for psychiatric and addiction disorders. This brain system is responsible for making substances that have effects on brain function which resemble...
Supporting primary children's understanding of physics
New software has significant benefits for primary school children and their understanding of elementary physics, research shows. Studies funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) focused on what...
Brian Cox, David Starkey and … Colin Firth; a new type of public intellectual?
The success of today's celebrity scientists may pave the way for a new generation of academics and, indeed, new public expectations of themAfter a year of science that has seen Brian Cox...
Addicted First Nation struggles with housing
In the First Nation community of Eabametoong in northwestern Ontario, an epidemic of prescription drug abuse is compounding the housing problems.
Dental fraud used paper clips in root canals
Former dentist pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. government health program
Working moms: Looking for more than a paycheck
Working mothers may be busy, but they like it that way. A recent study of employed moms finds that most would work even if they didn't have to, but they're...
Obese teens more likely to bully
Obese teens are on both sides of the bullying divide with a greater likelihood of being victims and perpetrators compared to their peers, a new study suggests.
OPINION: Medical myth: play Mozart to boost baby’s IQ
Many parents believe playing Mozart will make their child smarter, but science shows teaching kids to play music themselves is more effective.
Mind-altering drugs research call
Former government drugs adviser Prof David Nutt says regulations should be relaxed to enable researchers to experiment on psychedelic drugs.
HHMI Funds 28 Young Scientific Stars Abroad
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) today announced the 28 winners of a new...
Strategic player challenges tip matches
Grand Slam tennis players in the US, Wimbledon and Australian Opens could improve their chances of winning sets, matches and even tournaments through more aggressive and strategic use of challenges,...
How did this get on the science page? | Jon Butterworth | Life & Physics
"A new study suggests..." that if going to church makes you a Tory, those Bishops are even more confused than I thought.I have been wondering why this "Does voting in a church...
Poorest smokers face toughest odds for kicking the habit
Quitting smoking is never easy. However, when you're poor and uneducated, kicking the habit for good is doubly hard, according to a new study.
Monogamy reduces major social problems of polygamist cultures: study
In cultures that permit men to take multiple wives, the intra-sexual competition that occurs causes greater levels of crime, violence, poverty and gender inequality than in societies that institutionalize and...
Social friction tied to inflammation
Negative interactions with others or stressful competition for another’s attention may have biological effects
To 'think outside the box,' think outside the box
Want to think outside the box? Try actually thinking outside of a box. In a new study, researchers had students think up solutions to problems while acting out various metaphors...
Well Blog: Gross! Yuck! Harnessing the Power of Disgust
Disgust is having its moment in the light as researchers find that it does more than cause that sick feeling in the stomach. It protects human beings from disease and...