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Surprise, surprise: Bigfoot story a hoax
The website that promoted the finding of the supposed remains of the legendary Bigfoot has confirmed what most people suspected: the body was nothing more than a rubber sasquatch costume.
Qwest, union keep talking as contract expires
(AP) -- Qwest Communications International Inc. and members of its largest union kept negotiating Sunday as a labor contract expired.
Psychologist Robert M. Taylor dies
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Psychologist Robert M. Taylor, author of the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis Test, died at his home in California, the Los Angeles...
Young Children's 'Theory Of Mind' Linked To Subsequent Metacognitive Development In Adolescence
A new study detects a systematic link between children's "theory of mind" as assessed in kindergarten and their metacognitive knowledge in elementary school.
Parents' Expectations, Styles Can Harm College Students' Self-esteem
College students want to please their parents but often stress out about meeting goals far tougher than what their parents have in mind, psychologists have found. Scientists have examined the...
Extent of inbreeding in pedigree dogs revealed in new study
The extent of inbreeding in purebred dogs and how this reduces their genetic variation is revealed in a new study by Imperial College London researchers. Inbreeding puts dogs at risk...
Kelvin Lee to Direct Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Kelvin Lee, the University of Delaware's Gore Professor of Chemical Engineering, has been appointed the new director of the Delaware Biotechnology Institute.
Will China Become the No. 1 Superpower?
A good number of people in many countries believe the torch has already been passed.
5 Ways to Beef Up Your Brain
Memory is partly a matter of genetics, but there are things you can do to keep your mind in shape.
Study shows that older adult caregivers of people with dementia have worse sleep than noncaregivers
A study in the August 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that the sleep patterns of older adults who live with and provide direct care during...
More women choosing careers in forensic science
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Kelly Johnson snips pieces from a blood-stained, blue-striped shirt, then swabs the neck and armpits for sweat. Down the hall, Samantha Glass...
Call For Better Protection Of Older People From Climate Change Impact
A new report calls on Government and public authorities to take action to better protect older people from the future effects of climate change.
Teens lack judgment when driving, trauma study finds
Teens may underestimate their risk of dying in a car collision because they not only see themselves as invincible but also make faulty assumptions, say Canadian researchers who recommend countering...
Refugees need University's support
Refugees need more holistic support from universities, such as providing child care and mentors, in order to be successful in their studies, a study has found.
Study finds that sleep selectively preserves emotional memories
As poets, songwriters and authors have described, our memories range from misty water-colored recollections to vividly detailed images of the times of our lives.
Northwestern chemists take gold, mass-produce Beijing Olympic logo
Northwestern University nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin has mass-produced the 2008 Summer Olympics logo -- 15,000 times. All the logos take up only one square centimeter of space.
ANIMAL PHOTOS WEEKLY: Doused Cobra, Leopard Cub, More
A cobra gets milk in the face, a baby leopard lolls, a flamingo puts a twist on Olympic fever, and more in our photo roundup.
Family-based brand identity influences customers' purchasing decisions
A new study in the Journal of Small Business Management shows that promoting the fact that the business is a "family" business positively influences customer purchasing decisions.
Increased campaign spending improves citizen participation in state supreme court elections
A new study in the American Journal of Political Science reveals that increased campaign spending significantly improves citizen participation in State Supreme Court elections.
Peers versus parents in modern China
In metropolitan China, high school students' self-esteem depends more on good relations with peers than parents, a new UC Davis study shows. But the opposite is true for younger adolescents...
Model For Neurological Disorder 'Angelman Syndrome' Developed
A model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes mental retardation and other symptoms in one out of 15,000 births, has been developed by biologists...
That Amazing Devil Gravity
Here we have a clip from the excellent movie adaptation of Tom Stoppard's play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. In addition to engaging and nuanced performances by Gary Oldman, Tim...
Americans Spending, Gambling, Saving: Who's Happiest, Who's Most At Risk?
For some, spending in today's tumultuous economy is not a problem, especially for those who don't care what everyone else has. But for others, casino splurges, not saving enough or...
'Toxic Tour' takes in Los Angeles' dirty little secrets
Whether you want to see the multi-million dollar home of a Hollywood celebrity or the scene of an infamous crime, Los Angeles has a guided tour to suit almost every...
Andrew Brown: The discussion of religious differences online is not a game
Andrew Brown: The strange, weightless intimacy of online communication has enabled complete strangers to hate each other passionately within minutes
Doctors debate when to declare organ donors dead
(AP) -- A report on three heart transplants involving babies is focusing attention on a touchy issue in the organ donation field: When and how can someone be declared...
Stix takes a stab at motion-controlled PC games
(AP) -- Looking at its size, shape, white wrist strap and B-button on the bottom, it's easy to compare the Stix with the Wiimote, the wireless controller for the...
Professor sees optimism in prejudice research
(PhysOrg.com) -- It is a question on many Americans' minds: Is the United States ready for a black president, or will deep-rooted and even unconscious prejudices show at the polls?...