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James Randerson: Repealing Bush's stem cell law is an easy and obvious change for Barack Obama to make
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A growing problem for veterans -- domestic violence
"The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in communities across the United States," says...
No kidding: Bullies may enjoy seeing others in pain
Unusually aggressive youth may actually enjoy inflicting pain on others, research using brain scans at the University of Chicago shows. read more
Impulse Control Area In Brain Affected In Teens With Genetic Vulnerability For Alcoholism
A new study suggests that genetic factors influence size variations in a certain region of the brain, which could in turn be partly responsible for increased susceptibility to alcohol dependence....
Following the leader can be a drag
From the Tour de France to NASCAR, competitors and fans know that speed is only part of the equation. Strategy - and the ability to use elements like aerodynamic drafting,...
Jackie's tale sets alarm bells ringing
Last week I failed to distinguish satisfactorily between the fantastical miasmatic theory of disease in the middle ages and the fantastical miasmatic theory of disease as meant by some homeopaths.
Immigration cleared for MD with disabled daughter
A critical care doctor whose immigration application was rejected because his daughter might be a drain on the health-care system says he will be allowed to remain in Calgary after...
SpaceX Seeks Customers for DragonLab Spaceship
SpaceX held an invitation-only event Friday to seek customers for its DragonLab spaceship.
Foreign scientists face security-check delays in Britain
After its first year, UK vetting scheme claims anti-terrorist success despite backlog.
Girl is 29th child left under Neb. safe-haven law
(AP) -- Nebraska authorities say an 11-year-old girl has become the 29th child to be left at a hospital under the state's much-criticized safe haven law.
Pope urges new consensus on determination of death
Pope Benedict XVI called on the scientific community Friday to find a new consensus for determining when someone's life ends that takes into account technological advances.
Supreme Court will rule on rights to DNA testing
The justices will decide whether the constitution empowers inmates to obtain testing of old evidence that might free them. The case is from Alaska, one of six states that do...
Supreme Court weighs lawsuits against drug makers
In Wyeth vs. Levine, the justices appear closely split on whether to uphold the Bush administration's policy that shields companies if the FDA has approved warning labels. ...
Sleep Creeps Up: No Top-Down Control for Sleep and Wakefulness
Feeling sleepy? That's because parts of your brain are actually asleep, according to a new theoretical paper by sleep scientists at Washington State University. Contrary to conventional wisdom, they say,...
Teachers: Creationism Belongs in Science Class
UK survey: 29 percent of teachers there think creationism and intelligent design should be taught as science.
Animal rights activist convicted of contempt of court
Pamelyn Ferdin violated an injunction against demonstrations near the homes of UCLA researchers. Sentencing is set for Nov. 18. ...
Darwin's specimens go on display
Two mockingbirds, which helped Charles Darwin develop his theory on evolution, are to go on public display for the first time.
Family outraged after Ont. girl buried without brain
The family of a young girl who died suddenly last month wants to know why coroners at a London, Ont., hospital removed her brain during the autopsy but didn't tell...
Family problems affect African-American children more than other races
It is a common belief that girls tend to internalise their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalise their problems, turning to violence against people or property...
Computerised carer lessens dementia load
An artificial intelligence coaching system has been developed that will help carers of older adults with moderate dementia. The COACH system (Cognitive Orthosis for Assisting aCtivities in the Home), described...
Animal rights activist cleared of sparklers bomb charge
A prominent animal rights activist accused of planting petrol bombs at Oxford University was yesterday cleared of possessing an explosive substance - packets of sparkl
Destroyed samples ruined fatherhood prospects: lawsuits
Several men are accusing Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health authority of robbing them of the chance to father their own children.
Teens do not see science as route to good career
Two-thirds of teenagers do not believe science qualifications would help them to have rewarding careers.
Health Study Distorted by Media
Studies are often exaggerated by journalists who fail to put numbers into context and perspective.
Pixton lets people connect through cartoons
Clive Goodinson has gone from writing a master's thesis on woodpeckers to trying to unite the world through online funnies.
CISA3 Researchers Look Into the Past with High-Resolution Digital Scans of Italy's Palazzo Medici
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Palazzo Medici, one of most significant landmarks of the Italian Renaissance, has always been something of a touchstone — it was completed in 1460 for the wealthy...
Doctor refusal 'saddening,' says opposition
Premier Robert Ghiz's refusal to grant Georgetown's request for a family doctor shows the government is not ready to work with rural areas, says Opposition MLA Mike Currie.
Generic drug maker loses case in Canada's top court
The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected an attempt by a Toronto-based generic drug maker to prevent brand-name pharmaceutical companies from patenting specific parts of previously patented medicines.