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Chinks in the brain circuitry make some more vulnerable to anxiety
Why do some people fret over the most trivial matters while others remain calm in the face of calamity? Researchers have identified two different chinks in our brain circuitry that...
Party over for 'Guitar Hero,' but not music games
(AP) -- "Guitar Hero" made ordinary people feel like rock stars, and its plastic guitars have redefined how people consume music and entertain themselves at house parties for the...
Look at your body to reduce pain
Simply looking at your body reduces pain, according to new research by scientists from UCL (University College London) and the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy...
Common insecticide used in homes associated with delayed mental development of young children
February 9, 2011 -- When the EPA phased out the widespread residential use of chlorpyrifos and other organophosphorus (OP) insecticides in 2000-2001 because of risks to child neurodevelopment, these...
Certain types of popular uprisings more successful than others: research
A new University of Otago study looking at the traits of unarmed insurgencies over six decades contains lessons which could equally apply today to countries such as protest-torn Egypt and...
Think manager, think male? Impact of gender in sport administration hiring
The "glass ceiling" for women administrators in college athletics may be cracked, but is not completely broken, according to a new study.
What determines the length of words? MIT researchers say they know
Why are some words short and others long? For decades, a prominent theory has held that words used frequently are short in order to make language efficient: It would not...
Parental income can determine post-secondary attendance
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research from the CIBC Centre in Human Capital and Productivity at The University of Western Ontario shows parental income is a much stronger determinant of post-secondary attendance...
The science of love
Hypothesis: love is ...I thought I'd remind you that Valentine's Day is stampeding upon us, its hot breath snorting down our necks. Nervous?If you are a scientist, you would probably...
Apps to Share Your Pride at the Gym
For 315 days straight, I logged in and confessed what I ate, how much I exercised and what I weighed. The result? I lost 63 pounds.
Behavioral problems linked to cortisol levels: Study finds intervention needed as soon as behavioral problems appear
Researchers may have resolved the cortisol paradox. In a groundbreaking study, they link cortisol levels not simply to behavior problems, but to the length of time individuals have experienced behavior...
Breakfast is an important meal, especially for teen moms and their kids
(PhysOrg.com) -- Teen mothers who eat breakfast have healthier weights and snacking habits and may influence healthy eating habits among their children, says a recent study by obesity prevention expert...
Girls' interest in computing science piqued by making video games
For high-school girls the fun is in making video games, not just playing them, according to a new study. Their study shows that if you want to get more females...
NIH Budget: Post-Stimulus Cliff Still Looming, But Not Until Next Year
A U.S. biomedical research lobbying group today offered a sliver of solace to fears...
Astronomer sees room for God in sciences
A Christian astronomer who sued the University of Kentucky for religious discrimination says the perceived divide between faith and science is an "illusion."
Physicians lead MomDocFamily support group
Being a mother is one of life's most difficult jobs. Getting through medical training and then juggling clinical practice, teaching and research at the local university make the rigors of...
Literature review made easy with new software
To many, writing is difficult. Researchers lament that running experiment in labs is easy but reporting is hard. Hence, Teoh Sian Hoon created an Integrative Literature Review Software to assist...
Giffords speaks for 1st time since shooting
Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords spoke for the first time since she was shot in the forehead, her spokesman says - yet another significant milestone in her recovery from a traumatic...
Early substance misuse continues into middle age
Adolescents who misuse alcohol and drugs are at increased risk of continued misuse well into middle age. They are also at increased risk of experiencing mental health problems, accidents, physical...
Political favor could tarnish Schwarzenegger's rep
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Arnold Schwarzenegger's last-minute decision to grant clemency in a manslaughter case to the son of a key ally has set off a...
What makes fructose fattening? Some answers found in the brain
New research helps explain why fructose is fattening when compared to other sweeteners. The research demonstrates that the brain -- which serves as a master control for body weight --...
Young people now take longer to join adult life
A research study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), in collaboration with the State University of Campinas (Brazil), shows that young Spanish people were by 2001 taking six years...
Mass illegal immigration violations reveals flaws in the law
Anyone who cares about the rule of law has to acknowledge that illegal immigration has serious social costs that cannot be casually dismissed, says immigration law expert Stephen Legomsky, JD,...
Hearing set in US request for Twitter accounts
A US judge is to hear arguments next week about the US government's efforts to get Twitter to hand over information on the accounts of three people connected with WikiLeaks.
Mate Choice: when Mr Right isn't good enough
Hypothesis: female birds in monogamous mating systems with incompatible partners have higher stress hormone levels and are slower to reproduce than those with compatible partners Marriage is for the birds -- or is...
Islam Analysis: S&T ministerial body needs a revival
Islamic nations' ministerial committee on S&T cooperation must refocus on policy leadership or risk losing relevance, says Athar Osama.
State Department begins Tweeting in Arabic
(AP) -- Hoping to widen the audience for its mini-pronouncements of U.S. policy amid growing unrest in the Middle East, the State Department has begun sending Twitter messages in...
Why we made a play about Beachy Head
The realities behind a production often remain unclear – particularly when the subject is as sensitive as suicideSome of the first questions that tend to arise in Q&A sessions after our shows are...