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Stress in middle age could contribute to late-life dementia
Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from Sweden. Based on data from a study which followed...
Men more likely to cheat if they are economically dependent on their female partners, study finds
The more economically dependent a man is on his female partner, the more likely he is to cheat on her, according to new research.
Language as a window into sociability
People with Williams syndrome-known for their indiscriminate friendliness and ease with strangers-process spoken language differently from people with autism spectrum disorders-characterised by social withdrawal and isolation-found researchers at the Salk...
Disadvantaged adolescents prone to adult crime and substance abuse problems
A new article published in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry concludes that early intervention among young adolescents with delinquency problems may help prevent the...
Rhetoric, framing efforts have little influence in same-sex marriage debate
A study by Indiana University researchers found that terminology and efforts to frame an issue - often effective in influencing public opinion - have no effect on public opinion concerning...
Growing up without sibs doesn't hurt social skills, study finds
Growing up without siblings doesn't seem to be a disadvantage for teenagers when it comes to social skills, new research suggests. A study of more than 13,000 middle and high...
Presidential election outcomes directly influence suicide rates, study finds
Change and hope were central themes to the November 2008 US presidential election. A new longitudinal study published in the September issue of Social Science Quarterly analyzes suicide rates at...
Ont. school board won't turn off Wi-Fi
A school board in central Ontario is defending its decision to keep wireless internet access in classrooms despite fears from some parents that radiation from Wi-Fi transmissions is making kids...
Disturbances in certain genes play a role in autism
Together with colleagues from an international research group, autism researcher Christopher Gillberg of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found in a new study that autism can be partially explained...
Internet access at home increases the likelihood that adults will be in relationships
Adults who have Internet access at home are much more likely to be in romantic relationships than adults without Internet access, according to research to be presented at the 105th...
Involuntary childlessness more detrimental than originally thought
Test-tube fertilisation is the reason why more couples than previously now have the chance to become biological parents. However, the path to achieving this can be laborious and, for some,...
Today's superheroes send wrong image to boys, say researchers
Watching superheroes beat up villains may not be the best image for boys to see if society wants to promote kinder, less stereotypical male behaviours, according to psychologists who spoke...
Your Brain on Computers: Studying the Brain Off the Grid, Professors Find Clarity
Five neuroscientists spent a week hiking to understand how heavy use of technology changes how we think and behave.
'Only Children' Are Not Socially Awkward
Any social deficits in only children are compensated for by interactions with classmates, so that by the teen years these kids are just as popular as others.
Dogs' family status depends on family's locale
Man's best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A new study found that people who think of animals as children tend...
Daughters caring for a parent recovering from stroke more prone to depression than sons
Daughters caring for a parent recovering from stroke are more prone to depression than sons, according to new research. Strained relationships before or following the stroke increases depression in daughters.
Science Weekly podcast: Why superheroes are a bad influence; smart swarms; autism; plus P=NP
National Geographic reporter Peter Miller discusses how flocks, schools and colonies can make us better at communicating and decision-making. His new book The Smart Swarm is out now. In our new show-and-tell news...
Superheroes of today are 'bad role models'
Leading child psychologist claims characters such as Iron Man are selling adolescent boys 'a narrow version of masculinity'They thwart dastardly supervillains and have saved the world countless times over but macho superheroes now...
How Relevant Is Neuroscience To Positive Psychology?
Not long ago, many scientists had the belief that after the age of about three, the brain was pretty much fixed in function. You could imprint new memories and learn...
Newborn Babies Steal Pets' Spotlight
Even the strictest pet lovers may kick Fido to the curb when a baby comes along.
Teen sex not always bad for school performance
(AP) -- There's good news for parents who worry that their teenagers' sex lives are affecting their school performance: A provocative new study has found that teens in committed...
Cultural capital is key to preparing for college and getting into a good school
A new study has found that students with low-income or minority status do not prepare for college in the same way as their more privileged counterparts, regardless of their academic...
Home foreclosure is symptom -- not cause -- for increased crime rates, research shows
High levels of foreclosures in a community do not independently lead to increased crime rates, as previously believed, according to new research.
A Brief Introduction To Santorini
As a first post (ever) I would like to write a little about Santorini, the volcano I plan to spend the next three years studying. It may be a little...
'Star Wars' Fans Look For Love at Sci-Fi Convention
'Star Wars' fans tried their luck at finding love by speed dating event at this year�s Star Wars Celebration V.
Sociologists looking at risky behavior plunge into the gene pool
A new study of youths reveals that social scientists’ opinions still vary on the potential of studying how genes interact with social contexts
Altered game promotes exercise
Children don’t mind being physically active while playing computer games, a new study found – if they’re rewarded in the game.
Poor women face more violence
Women living in financially stressed households are three times more likely to be physically abused, according to a new study.