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Child's Play May Revolutionize Video Gaming, Police Work
What do hide-and-seek, police searches and video games such as Half-Life 2 have in common? More than you would think, say researchers.
Shocking Stats on Texting While Driving
Larry Magid: Jarring UK Video May Not Effect Teen Behavior
Challenged: Does Open Access Mean Wider Dissemination For Science Publications?
If you've read this site for any length of time, you know we are fans of open access. The notion that research funded by taxpayers should be in the...
The Social Skills Delusion
Put your hand up if you think you have poor social skills? If you just raised your hand, I've got some good news and some bad news for you. The...
The association between creativity and suicide
Over the years a number of iconic musicians have met tragic deaths from either an overdose or suicide (e.g. Bradley Nowell and Kurt Cobain from two of my favorite bands);...
Government to ban 'legal highs'
Home secretary says GBL, cannabis substitute Spice and amphetamine alternative BZP will be outlawed on recommendation of Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Zoo accused of pushing creationist agenda
Noah's Ark farm denies allegations, saying it promotes debate between science and religion over evolution
Semenya's testosterone levels 'normal'
• Testosterone levels within range for woman • Test was taken three years ago, say sources Caster Semenya's testosterone levels were found to be within the range that allows her to participate in...
What You Hold May Affect the Weight You Give to a Matter
The next time you attach importance to something you are considering or prioritizing, it might be a good idea to stop and think about what you happen to be holding...
Men abuse more but women more likely to be arrested
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research into domestic violence shows that men abuse more than women do but women are three times more likely to be arrested; men inflict more violence than...
At Singularity University, tech is seen as savior
(AP) -- Chatter about ensuing plans permeates any graduation, though it's not common for the talk to surround which class projects will receive venture capital funding.
Medical testing in your home
Forget the office visit. Home-health exams can save time and money, and give patients some control. ...
Doctors' hopeful outlook can be a potent tonic for patients
Even in difficult situations, taking the time to pay attention to a patient's emotional and spiritual as well as medical needs can work wonders. In the Lodz ghetto in Poland, home to as...
The brain may not be fooled by sugar substitutes
Studies indicate that, on some level, we know real from fake. So what does that mean with regard to weight loss? As the palette of artificial sweeteners has grown and manufacturers have honed...
Ask Frank De Winne: How do you wash your clothes in space?
ESA astronaut Frank De Winne answers this question and others on ESA's YouTube channel. You can also send in your question!
Raise the profile of research in local journals
Governments must do more to support research published in local journals and make it visible, says South African scientist, Wieland Gevers.
Many Chinese science workers want to switch career
Despite an increase in the number of science professionals in China, there is considerable dissatisfaction with their status and conditions.
Historically, Taking Economic Advice From The Media Is A Bad Idea
If you listened to the media, a bailout of GM was good for investors. A few months later, the stock was wiped out. But if you paid attention to...
Definitions, Definitions - What They Mean In Science
Scientists are often assumed to be obsessed by definitions. After all, if you cannot precisely define a concept, say what a planet is, or what a biological species is, you literally don’t...
Informed Consent And Conflict Of Interest Disclosures - Some Basics
Informed consent is tricky business because there are disagreements about what informed consent can mean outside the country of the company conducting the trial and people will grant a lot...
Sex Change and Corn Flakes Stress the Review Board
Years back, conversing with a now long-retired dean, I happened to let slip the words “common sense.” He replied, “It’s been a long time since I heard that phrase uttered on this campus,...
Oxytocin Linked to Attachment Style
One of the cool things about neuroscience is that its validating some theories of psychology and even psychoanalysis. When I wrote The Chemistry of Connection in 2007 and 2008, I made...
Organization: What Cities And Brains Have In Common
You may recall the “China Brain” thought experiment about consciousness, which goes something like this: if each person in China were to mimic the activity of a neuron using cell...
Job Insecurity Worse For Your Health Than Unemployment
Surprisingly, the effect is worse than actually losing your job.
Jaycee Dugard Abduction Case Highlights Failure of Psychics
Amazingly, a Reno psychic is now claiming the case proves the accuracy of her abilities.
Feature: Bodies of evidence
Rugby league is physically tough no matter which position you play, but research is revealing just how different the game is for backs and forwards, writes sports scientist Dr Jodi...
Mother’s diet affects puberty
A rat study has found that a mother’s diet has a strong influence on when her daughter hits puberty, and may affect later reproduction.
Opinion: Pregnancy has become a competitive sport
From comparing weight to the debate on 'natural' birth, pregancy is (hardly) fair game, writes Chris Scanlon.