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Tone deaf? blame it on poor connectivity
Tone deafness is defined as the inability to discriminate between musical notes also known as amusia, tune deafness, dysmelodia, and dysmusia. Famous leaders including President Theodore Roosevelt and Ernesto "Che"...
Protein-shape changes affect drug binding
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have discovered protein-shape changes affect drug binding.
Video ads to make magazine debut
Entertainment Weekly, the popular show-business publication, is blurring the line between print and television with new video ads that will appear in the magazine next month.
Research indicates toddlers can become ageists by three
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sometimes inspiration comes from the strangest of places. For Sheree Kwong See, it happened during a testing session with a subject while conducting a study on language and...
The consequences of repetitive thought, thought, thought...
I recently stumbled upon an interesting review by Watkins on the constructive and unconstructive consequences of repetitive thought (RT).
Government enlists employers' help to contain flu
(AP) -- Government officials are calling on U.S. businesses to help manage swine flu this fall by getting vaccines to vulnerable workers and encouraging employees with symptoms to stay...
Expert wants coroners to test for mad cow
LONDON, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A British expert on the human form of mad cow disease says it is essential that coroners test the brains and spleens of all...
Detecting bias in the reporting of clinical trials
A study by researchers at the University of Leicester has revealed new ways to spot whether medical research has hidden biases. Writing in the prestigious British Medical Journal, Santiago Moreno...
Confronting health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
Research indicates that the social stigma that surrounds lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens leads to a variety of health risks such as substance use, risky sexual behaviours, eating...
China drug scheme funds out of reach
Funding through China’s multi-billion yuan drug development scheme could become harder to come by says programme representative
Longitudinal study investigates cocaine's impact on adolescent development
Teen years are filled with experimenting. Sometimes that means trying some risky behaviors.
Personality traits associated with stress and worry can be hazardous to your health
Personality traits associated with chronic worrying can lead to earlier death, at least in part because these people are more likely to engage in unhealthy behaviours, such as smoking, according...
Autists baffled by fake smiles
A recent study found that autistic boys couldn’t tell the difference between a real smile and a faked smile in photographs.
Working students gain skills
A study has found that working part-time at high school can give students new skills – and encourage them to finish school.
Study shows bilinguals are unable to 'turn off' a language completely
With a vast majority of the world speaking more than one language, it is no wonder that psychologists are interested in its effect on cognitive functioning. For instance, how does...
Science Fiction's Robotics Laws Need Reality Check
Robots may become increasingly autonomous for NASA missions and tasks on Earth, but a suggested revision of Asimov's Three Laws puts the burden of responsibility back on humans.
Chemistry to Enhance Classic Cocktails
Mixologist Tim Laird Shares His Secrets of Alcohol Alchemy Behind the Bar
Interview: Bending the rules
Guy Bertrand talks to Marie Cote about creating dream compounds, tennis and setting up international labs
For Older Athletes, Drug Question Emerges
Elderly athletes are setting records. Most are also taking several medications for their health, and that raises the question of what now constitutes a natural body.
Coordination Needed To Support Green-fingered Youths
Young people working on conservation projects are often coerced into "grunt" activities like digging holes or picking up litter and gain little from environmental volunteering, according to research at the...
No karaoke for you! Bad wiring spells tone-deaf
NEW YORK (AP) -- Do your friends cover their ears when you sing along with the radio? Does the choir director ask you to lip-sync?...
N.B. will not appeal Morgentaler decision
The Liberal government will not appeal the New Brunswick Court of Appeal decision that paves the way for Dr. Henry Morgentaler to sue the province to pay for abortions at...
No comfort in comfort foods during tough economic times, study finds
Most of us can name our favorite "comfort foods" and believe that we are most prone to seek them out during times of stress and upheaval -- like moving to...
Mo. Woman Charged with Cyberbullying Teen
Accused of Posting Girl's Photo, Personal Info on Craigslist for a Sexual Encounter
Mobile messages could aid early warning in the Maldives
A new report has indicated that text messaging could play a vital role in an early warning system for natural disasters in the Maldives.
Tunisian woman expecting 12 babies: reports
A Tunisian woman is due to give birth to 12 babies, which could be a world record, press reports said Tuesday, quoting doctors.
Winning While Losing: New Strategy Solves 'Two-Envelope' Paradox
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from Australia have taken a step toward resolving a seemingly simple yet unsolved paradox known as the "two-envelope" problem. They`ve worked out a new strategy that can...
The Mind's Eye Scans Like A Spotlight: New Role Discovered For Brain Waves
Researchers say you are more likely to scan the room, jumping from face to face as you search for your friend. In addition, the timing of these jumps appears to...