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Vote on Health Bill Today Caps a Journey Back From the Brink
That President Obama has come within a whisper of passing historic social legislation is remarkable in itself. But the story of how he did it is not his alone.
Lonely, under pressure
Loneliness doesn't just cause wear and tear on the psyche -- it may also affect blood pressure. University of Chicago researchers surveyed 229 people ages 50 to 68 who were...
Inside 'Hubble 3D' - A SPACE.com Exclusive
An exclusive look at the new Hubble 3D IMAX film with the people, artists and astronauts who made it possible.
Extreme obesity affecting more children at younger ages
Extreme obesity is affecting more children at younger ages, with 12 percent of black teenage girls, 11.2 percent of Hispanic teenage boys, 7.3 percent of boys and 5.5 percent of...
These researchers really can read your mind
New evidence suggests that researchers can tell which memory of a past event a person is recalling from the pattern of their brain activity alone...
Timing Is (almost) Everything When It Comes To Scene Memory
The ability to remember a briefly presented scene depends on a number of factors, such as its saliency, novelty, degree of threat, or behavioral relevance to a task. Generally, attention...
Goodies behaving badly | Julian Baggini
Doing good deeds as a way of earning naughtiness points shows ethics has become a form of unenlightened self-interestBeing virtuous is wonderful thing, but feeling virtuous is a shortcut to vice. That seems...
Iran sees status quo at OPEC
TEHRAN, March 16 (UPI) -- Iran sees no need to increase the production ceiling at the next regular meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, ministers said.
Monkeys choose variety for variety's sake
Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favourite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for...
Why do sexually experienced girls resume sexual activity after abstinence?
An Indiana University School of Medicine study provides a better understanding of why sexually experienced girls resume sexual activity after periods of abstinence, information key to dealing with sexually transmitted...
Exploring status quo bias in the human brain
The more difficult the decision we face, the more likely we are not to act, according to new research by UCL scientists that examines the neural pathways involved in 'status...
New research shows babies are born to dance
Researchers have discovered that infants respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech...
New teaching tools aid visually impaired students in learning math
Mastering mathematics can be daunting for many children, but researchers have found that children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college...
Babies see human hand behind ordered events
Experiments find that infants attribute actions to people
Amid Fraud Allegations, Researchers say Vaccine Science Solid
The anti-vaccine movement has been buzzing over a fraud investigation involving Poul Thorsen, a... [Read more]
Why I'm backing Simon Singh
Comedian Robin Ince explains why he hosted The Big Libel Gig, the climax of Libel Reform Week Last night I hosted The Big Libel Gig at the Palace Theatre in London, where...
A magical way to move kids
It's often hard to motivate youngsters with physical disabilities. But a new approach from a Tel Aviv University researcher bridges the worlds of behavior and science to help kids with...
UK responds to EU noise directive
The government has responded to the EU Noise Directive by publishing a long-delayed noise policy statement.
Recipes for Health: Table for One, Please
A meal eaten alone can be an almost meditative experience, offering an opportunity to contemplate what you eat and how.
For better romantic relationships, be true to yourself
Be true to yourself, and better romantic relationships will follow, research suggests.
Peru mahogany decision highlights overlooked timber proposals at CITES
Beyond the headline-grabbing proposals on bluefin tuna and ivory trade, the largest wildlife trade convention meeting this week will also address several timber-related issues - an often overlooked responsibility of...
Spiritually developed -- but not necessarily mature
A person can reach a high level of spiritual development without being emotionally and psychologically mature. This has been shown in a new study presented by Prof. Ofra Mayseless at...
Texas Messes With History
The Texas Board of Education has long promoted the teaching of creationism in schools instead of actual science. It’s former chairman and current member Don McLeroy uttered this immortal line...
Mouthguards may boost athletes' performance
A New Brunswick dentist says his research indicates mouthguards can improve the performance of athletes, and take away their aches and pains.
What Does the Achilles Tendon Do?
A tear to the Achilles' tendon can take months to heal, not something soccer star David Beckham or his fans want to hear.
Darkness increases dishonest behaviour
Darkness can conceal identity and encourage moral transgressions; thus Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in 'Worship' in The Conduct of Life (1860), 'as gaslight is the best nocturnal police, so the...
When Your Partner Is a Sex Addict
Sex addiction therapist Mavis Humes Baird responds to one reader traumatized by her boyfriend's betrayal.
Infants do not appear to learn words from educational DVDs
Among 12- to 24-month old children who view educational baby videos, there does not appear to be evidence that overall general language learning improves or that words featured in the...