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Tracking The Reasons Many Girls Avoid Science And Math
The self-confidence instilled by parents and teachers is more important for young girls learning math and science than their initial interest. The three-year study aimed to identify supports and barriers...
What Is A Gene? Media Define the Concept In Many Different Ways
Even scientists define ‘a gene’ in different ways, so it comes as little surprise that the media also have various ways of framing the concept of a gene, according to...
Action As A Goal May Be Too Broad, New Research Suggests
A series of experiments suggest that society's emphasis on action over inaction may lead to unforeseen consequences. The findings could help understand how common words used in everyday life may...
Sexologists Can Infer A Woman's History of Orgasms By The Way She Walks
A new study found that trained sexologists could infer a woman's history of vaginal orgasm by observing the way she walks.
Parents beware: Kids exposed to many hours of alcohol use in PG-13 movies
(PhysOrg.com) -- Children are exposed to many hours of alcohol use in movies, especially films rated PG-13, a new study shows.
Musical tastes in tune with who you are
A new study at Scotland's Heriot-Watt University links peoples' personalities and their choice of music.
Video Game Review: Playing God, the Home Game
As an intelligent romp through the realms of science, mythology, religion and hope about the universe around us, Spore both provokes and amuses.
Judge tentatively upholds charges in ‘cyber-bullying' case
A federal judge handed a partial victory Thursday to prosecutors seeking to put a St. Louis-area woman on trial regarding online harassment of a teenage neighbor who later killed herself.
Feature: Sexually deceived by orchids? Well I never!
Man has admired the beauty and scent of the orchid for centuries but many are unaware that they possess other charms and can be sexually deceptive, particularly to insects. New...
Jean Hannah Edelstein: Do love and science mix?
Jean Hannah Edelstein: There's now good evidence to justify my fling with a dad-alike. But I'm not sure that reducing passion to rules is right approach
J.J. Abrams offers terrifying sci-fi on ‘Fringe’
The creator of "Lost" and "Alias" has a new project hitting airwaves next week that promises to sweep away old-fashioned notions of the sci-fi genre.
Probing Question: Does talking to plants help them grow?
In a 1986 interview, England`s Prince Charles discussed his gardening habits, commenting "I just come and talk to the plants, really. Very important to talk to them; they respond."
Is There a 'Mozart Effect'? Ask a Neuroscientist and a Musicologist
(PhysOrg.com) -- Neuroscientists and musicians have learned that looking at the brain on music can yield valuable insights into how the mind works. Yet, University of Arkansas music theorist Elizabeth...
Study: Action words equal diverse conduct
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. psychologists say they've determined the use of action-oriented words often leads to a wide range of active behaviors.
'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. Report
Survey shows young adults moving away from coke, meth but toward prescription meds
ASM Member Robert W. Herbert Elected President of NACE International 2008-2009
Robert W. "Bob" Herbert, an independent corrosion consultant for Ashland Performance Materials (Dublin, Ohio), will serve as president of NACE International for the 2008-2009 term.
Fear, stress among the poor hinder learning
These emotions are a constant for the poverty-stricken. New ideas are emerging to combat the long-term effects. ...
A lower legal drinking age? Health experts, college presidents debate
Both sides offer studies that support keeping or lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18.
Sue Blackmore: Those who teach our children science have a duty to reveal the workings of nature
Sue Blackmore: Those who teach our children science have a duty to reveal the workings of nature – even if it means challenging their faith
Report: US drug use shows little change in 2007
(AP) -- Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults declined significantly last year as supplies dried up, leading to higher prices and reduced purity, the government reports. Overall use...
Researchers Create Animal Model Of Chronic Stress
In an effort to better understand how chronic stress affects the human body, researchers have created an animal model that shows how chronic stress affects behavior, physiology and reproduction. Developing...
True Extent Of Self-harm Amongst Teenagers Revealed
New research reveals that one in four cases of self-harm go unreported and one in five occur under the influence of alcohol. Also, six in ten ‘self-harmers’ mention suicidal wishes....
Deep-voiced deer are luckier in love
This new finding might do Barry White proud — deeper voices can help male deer get it on.
Research suggests that cigarettes' power may not be in nicotine itself
There may be a very good reason why coffee and cigarettes often seem to go hand in hand. A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may...
With over-weight kids the norm, parents are asking how much a toddler should eat
Where does the American tendency to become overweight begin? With 20 percent of Montana high school students being overweight and 10 percent of those qualifying as obese, the question is...
Back to school: Packin' healthy lunches for your munchkins
It's that time of year again where everyone is hitting the grocery store looking for fun ideas for lunches to beat the brown bag blahs. With the latest outbreak of...
Acupuncture may hold promise for women with hormone disorder
Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have...
Baby's smell tamps down dad's testosterone levels
Does eau de infant make dad a better parent? It does, it seems, if you are a common marmoset, a New World monkey known for its collaborative approach to rearing...