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Report Says Public Outreach, Done Right, Aids Policymaking
A growing body of evidence suggests that involving the public in environmental policies can improve their implementation.
"Bigfoot" was rubber gorilla costume
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No wonder Bigfoot failed a DNA test. Researchers said on Tuesday the hairy heap claimed by two men to be the corpse of the mythical half-ape,...
Japanese woman, 61, gives birth to own grandchild: report
A 61-year-old Japanese woman has given birth to her own granddaughter after being implanted with a fertilized egg donated by her daughter, a Tokyo newspaper reports.
Sports Stadiums Serve Alcohol To Minors And Intoxicated Fans, Study Suggests
In a novel study looking at the propensity of illegal alcohol sales at sports stadiums, researchers reported that nearly one in five people posing as underage drinkers, and three out...
One Sleepless Night Increases Dopamine In The Human Brain
Just one night without sleep can increase the amount of the chemical dopamine in the human brain, according to new imaging research in the Journal of Neuroscience. Because drugs that...
Tongue's sixth 'taste' discovered — calcium
Here's the new taste sensation — your tongue might be able to taste calcium. That ability has now been discovered in mice, suggesting it might also prove true for people.
Judge: Company must give experimental drug to teen
(AP) -- A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a research company to supply an experimental drug to a 16-year-old Minnesota boy who is terminally ill with a rare form...
Young Thinkers Get to Tinker at JPL
More than 300 students have swelled JPL's ranks this summer, hailing from high schools, community colleges, four-year universities and graduate schools across the country.
University welcomes largest-ever class of med students
The University of Manitoba welcomed its largest-ever class of medical students Wednesday morning in an annual "white coat" ceremony.
Study shows dual-career academic couple hires on the rise
(PhysOrg.com) -- He has a fancy-sounding title, but Robert Weisberg gives himself a blunt job description when explaining what he does as "special assistant to the provost for faculty recruitment...
Parents give more reliable assessment of children's activity than kids: StatsCan
Parents seem to give a more accurate assessment of their children's activity levels than the children themselves, according to a Statistics Canada study released Wednesday.
Parenting: Easing the change to middle school
Back-to-school is the time for parents to consider what pre-teens may be worrying about, and to do what you can to help prepare them and yourself for this important transition.
Fewer teenage girls report having sex: StatsCan
The number of Canadian teenagers who say they've had sexual intercourse at least once is on the decline, Statistics Canada reported Wednesday.
79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class
Breastfeeding may help mothers lose weight
ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 20 (UPI) -- A U.S. study suggests exclusive breastfeeding promotes greater weight loss than mixed feeding among mothers, even during the early postpartum period.
Alcohol dependence among women is linked to delayed childbearing
Alcohol use during the teen years can not only lead to subsequent alcohol problems, it can also lead to risky sexual behavior and a greater risk of early childbearing. ...
South Australians fear cancer myths
Research has found that most South Australians falsely believe pollution and stress are major causes of cancer, ignoring main concerns such as UV exposure.
China limits use of Olympians' names online
(AP) -- China has banned the use of its Olympic gold medalists' names as Internet addresses by anyone but the athletes themselves.
Decision on 'eco-towns' delayed
It will be early next year before up to 10 "eco-towns" planned for England are approved, the government says.
Magician's Hand: How Humor And Misdirection Can Manipulate Levels Of Attention
Two neuroscientists have studied how magicians mix humor into their performances because a laughing audience is unable to pay attention to the magician's hand. The study also determined that there...
Well: Better to Be Fat and Fit Than Skinny and Unfit
Is a person’s weight really a reliable indicator of overall health?
Really?: The Claim: Morning Sickness Means a Girl Is More Likely
Old wives’ tales about predicting a baby’s sex are usually more fantasy than fact.
Vital Signs: Behavior: Nothing Says ‘Focus’ Like Memory of Love
In a new study, people shown images of attractive men and women paid less attention to them if they had just been reminded about the person they loved.
For Families of the Ailing, a Brief Chance to Relax
A growing number of facilities now offer short-term respite stays, which give caregivers the chance to take a break.
Creationist challenges Dawkins
Richard Dawkins has been challenged to a public debate by an eccentric Turkish creationist
Medicine: DNA may decide patients' drugs
Genetic data may be more accurate than referring to someone's race when prescribing drugs
How Vinyl Got Its Groove Back
In the age of the ubiquitous iPod, there's something retro spinning into earshot. As it turns out, LPs are making a comeback. Anthony Mason reports on the new vinyl revolution.
Phonics could improve Maori literacy
Maori children could be the world's best readers by 2018 if teaching changes are made, such as using phonics and raising expectations, according to an expert.