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Study shows what leads to a science career
EAST LANSING, Mich., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Michigan State University researchers say they've found parental influence and access to math courses are likely to guide students into science careers.
Anthrax Case Closed
Investigation: FBI concludes that government biodefense researcher Bruce Ivins was the culprit in the attacks.
Nap refreshes brain's learning
Taking a mid-afternoon nap may prepare the brain to learn new things, early research suggests.
Panel challenges colleges and universities to improve science education for future doctors
Colleges and universities should seize the opportunity to make premedical and medical education more interactive and interdisciplinary, says Peter J. Bruns, vice president for grants and special programs at the...
Pay-for-performance programs show positive impact on low-performing physicians
Pay-for-performance (P4P) programs are payment models that reward workers for meeting certain performance measures for quality and efficiency. In the healthcare setting, P4P programs use a variety of methods to...
Computer games can teach schools some lessons
Some parents might see video games as an impediment to children keeping up with their schoolwork. James Gee, however, thinks video games are some of the best learning environments around....
What model organisms can teach us about emotion
Scientists know little about how the brain creates and controls emotions - an uncertainty that presents a major obstacle in the effort to develop treatments for emotional disorders. "The study...
Making Music Boosts Brain's Language Skills
Hearing people talk at cocktail parties may be easier if you've been musically trained, according to new research that shows music fine-tunes certain language abilities in the brain.
How far should neuroscience evidence go in court trials?
Although MRI scans showing a malfunctioning brain could conjure empathy and a finding of innocence for a criminal defendant, they might just as well lead jurors and judges to opt...
Phenom’s Cautionary Tale Takes Bright Turn
Thomas Greilinger drank and ate his way out of hockey, weighing 280 pounds and working in an office five years ago, before rededicating himself to the sport.
A Personal Belief Tester : Batteries Not Included
A Personal Belief Tester : Batteries Not Included We all have our personal beliefs; it's a part of being human. Mostly, we can believe just about anything we want at a...
The Music Instinct by Philip Ball
Science can't explain why we value music so highly, says Guy Dammann. But it's part of what makes us humanIn How the Mind Works, Steven Pinker laid down the evolutionary-psychological law about music....
Did Music Evolve Before Language?
Did music evolve before language? It's not a trivial idea and there has been debate about it since literally the days of Darwin - Sir Charles himself proposed the notion...
School Officials Likened to "Peeping Toms"
Mom of Teen Viewed Remotely via Webcam Decries It; His Sister Says She and Her Friends Are "Petrified" by It
Drones Play a Growing Role in Afghanistan
The use of the drones has expanded quickly and virtually unnoticed in Afghanistan, becoming an increasing part of a strategy to reduce civilian casualties.
Does menu labeling affect diners?
Study: It's inconclusive whether displayed nutritional facts change diners' habits ...
University students normally unscathed by parental divorce
A new study of university students has found that they normally emerge unaffected from the recent divorce of their parents, UK researchers report.
My nine to five: Kerry Spackman
The neuroscientist and author starts his day with a run and sometimes will continue until 3am if inspiration strikesI always start my day with a run. I've bought a new house in...
Stress fun side of fitness for teens
Focus on fun not health to get inactive teens to exercise, a new study suggests.
PleaseRobMe spotlights online privacy problems
A website that purports to reveal when people aren't home -and are therefore vulnerable to being robbed - has attracted international attention.
Wrigley to get full-time nurse
Residents in the small N.W.T. community of Wrigley will soon be able to see a nurse in person, after more than a decade of having to get medical advice by...
Scientist, Hero
It's often the case that attending a conference like AAAS means you have to choose between competing programs, like the good stuff, the fun stuff and the stuff you will...
Patient Money: Finding Help for Learning Disabilities
Parents who are aware of the available resources have a better chance of getting help for a learning-disabled child.
Why Do Astronomy?
Did you ever wonder why some people become astronomers? I asked random astronomers at last month's AAS meeting, and in my latest 365DOA podcast, you can find out what each...
Cell phone use linked positively to face-to-face social activities
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cell phone use actually strengthens bonds and supports face-to-face contact with friends and family, new research shows.
Did Texans walk with dinosaurs? | Andrew Brown
The latest survey of creationist attitudes in Texas shows them strangely fossilisedNo matter how often they come up, the figures for creationism in the USA still boggle the mind. The latest poll noticed...
When a Weight-Obsessed Partner 'Keeps You Fat'
Dr. Kathryn Zerbe responds to a reader whose former wife, a bulimic, made sure he piled on the pounds.
Despite Work Permits, Child Labor Violations Still Occur Among Young Workers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Work permits appear to protect teen employees from performing illegal tasks, but not from work hour violations, according to a new study led by a Duke University researcher.