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Others may know us better than we know ourselves, study finds
Humans have long been advised to "know thyself," but new research suggests we may not know ourselves as well as we think we do. While individuals may be more accurate...
Simon Singh and the silencing of the scientists
The science writer Simon Singh is fighting to defend his right to freedom of speech. And he's far from alone as companies from around the world are increasingly trying to use England's...
Thicker brains fend off pain
People can reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain, according to a new study published in a special issue of the American Psychological Association journal, Emotion. Researchers from...
An emotion detector for baby
Baby monitors of the future could translate infant cries, so that parents will know for certain whether their child is sleepy, hungry, needing a change, or in pain. Japanese scientists...
Small Dogs Evolved in Middle East
Gene pegs region as epicenter for petite pooches [Read more]
Joan Bakewell: Happiness is being 74
The young have stress, ambition, unfulfilled dreams. The elderly have contentmentHappiness, it seems, peaks at the age of 74 – or so Austrian and German scientists have concluded after asking 21,000 people how...
On-campus child care needed for increasing number of student-parents
The lack of affordable, high-quality on-campus day care programs that cater to undergraduate students who double as parents is a stealth issue that has the potential to harm both the...
Do recreational drugs make us fail to remember?
Have you ever forgotten to post an important letter or let an appointment slip your mind? A new study from UK researchers suggests that for those who regularly use ecstasy...
Vast online archive to celebrate British scientists and inventors
200 UK scientists are to be interviewed to create an audio archive of British science.
Gentle White House Nudges Test the Power of Persuasion
President Obama’s consensus-building style might not win the votes he needs to pass his health care measure.
Overweight middle-aged adults at greater risk for cognitive decline in later life
The adverse affects of being overweight are not limited to physical function but also extend to neurological function, according to new research.
Human behavior is 93 percent predictable, research shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- Human behavior is 93 percent predictable, a group of leading Northeastern University network scientists recently found. Distinguished Professor of Physics Albert-László Barabási and his team studied the mobility...
Without suspect, authorities charge DNA before statute of limitations expires
Sitting frozen in the Kansas City, Mo., crime lab is a partially gnawed piece of candy. Police and prosecutors said someone spit it out years ago after he broke in...
Confidence key in gauging impressions we leave
(PhysOrg.com) -- The gift of "seeing ourselves as others see us" is particularly beneficial when we judge how we`ve made a first impression - in a job interview, during a...
Is that a Caveman or Dick Cheney? Crows Know the Difference
In a creative experiment that relied on rubber masks of former Vice President Dick... [Read more]
Ask the Experts: Sex Addiction
Dr. Drew Pinsky, Mavis Humes Baird, Dr. Joe Kort, Maureen Canning and Bart Mandell answer reader questions about sex addiction.
H1N1 shot blamed for Calgary woman's rare disorder
A Calgary woman regrets getting the H1N1 shot after her doctor told her it likely caused a rare and painful disorder.
U.S. Science Told to Stay on Its Toes
A new essay by the oversight body of the National Science Foundation explains what... [Read more]
Belief In Personal God Improves Response To Depression Treatment
Patients diagnosed with clinical depression may respond better to medical treatment as a result of belief in a personal God, say researchers at Rush University Medical Center writing in the...
Global Poor are Logging On, Dialing up
World's Poor Increasingly On The Phone Or Online As Global Telecoms Usage Surges
Cambridge to 'brain train' in India
Cambridge University is exploring collaboration in innovation, and ways to 'brain train' in India.
Does Recreational Drug Use Damage Memory?
A new study from UK researchers suggests that deficits in prospective memory (remembering to remember, or remembering to perform an intended action) are more common for recreational drug users. The...
Sociologist expands US conversation on human rights
Issues of race and gender are important aspects of American sociology; however, the U.S. is behind the curve in consideration of a subject that affects individuals internationally on a daily...
Sharp decline in public's belief in climate threat, British poll reveals
Climate change survey raises fears it will be harder to persuade the public to support costly actions to curb the problemPublic conviction about the threat of climate change has declined sharply after months...
Why We Return to Bad Habits
If you have ever lost weight on a diet only to gain it all back, you were probably as perplexed as you were disappointed. You felt certain that you had...
Some parents worry Google Buzz is 'danger zone' for children
Parents and privacy watchdogs are sounding the alarm that Google Inc.'s new social networking tool, called Buzz, may put children at risk.
It's true - babies do direct their mothers
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research into hearing impairment from MARCS Auditory Laboratories at the University of Western Sydney has found mothers significantly change their speech patterns based on how well their...
Career worries cause dropout
First year university students are apparently not being adequately informed about the professional requirements of their chosen career paths.