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Latrines may trump toilets for sanitation
HOUGHTON, Mich., June 19 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found latrines might be better than indoor plumbing to promote sanitary conditions in some developing nations.
Ordered Drinks Can Be Larger And Have Greater Alcohol Content Than You May Think
Most alcohol research tends to assume that drinks contain the same amount of pure alcohol: 0.6 ounces or 18 milliliters. Why is this important? Researchers need accuracy to do their...
Great apes think ahead
Apes can plan for their future needs just as we humans can – by using self-control and imagining future events. Mathias and Helena Osvath's research, from Lunds University Cognitive Science...
Patterns Of Normal Brain Activity May Predispose Individuals To Different Symptoms Of Psychosis
A new study offers a potential predictive technique to anticipate how individuals might behave during a psychotic episode. The study related the brain activity of healthy participants to how they...
Government trust shaken over cancer test uproar, inquiry told
Relations between Eastern Health and the provincial government deteriorated rapidly in May 2007 amid reports of bungled cancer tests, an inquiry has been told.
Totlol, an online video playroom for children
A software-developer dad eager to share the fun of online video with his young children has single-handedly created a tot-friendly version of YouTube.
Athletic Benefit Of Growth Hormone Doping: Is It All In The Athlete's Mind?
If athletes believe they are using a performing-enhancing drug, they may think their athletic performance improves, and in some men it can, even if they are actually taking a dummy...
New Research On Octopuses Sheds Light On Memory
Research on octopuses has shed new light on how our brains store and recall memory. Why octopuses? Octopuses and other related creatures, known as cephalopods, are considered to be the...
Judge refuses request for early Yahoo trial date
(AP) -- A Delaware judge has denied a request to hold a trial that could have complicated Yahoo Inc.'s efforts to thwart a shareholder rebellion led by activist investor...
The watchman`s song
Soldiers on sentry duty in hostile territory keep in regular radio contact with their colleagues to assure them that all is well and that they are safe to carry on...
Popular Stimulant's Role In Brain Function Deterioration Is Cause For Concern, According To Researchers
Concerned by the growing numbers of people using stimulant medications such as methylphenidate -- either legally or illegally -- to improve attention and focus, researchers used positron emission tomography imaging...
Hot Flashes Under-reported, And Linked To Forgetfulness
Women in midlife under-report the number of hot flashes that they experience by more than 40 percent, and these hot flashes are linked to poor verbal memory, according to a...
Heightened Sense Of Taste Can Promote Weight Loss
People can lose weight by flavoring their food with calorie-free seasonings and sweeteners, which may make them feel full faster and decrease their consumption, according to a new study.
Scans see 'gay brain differences'
The brains of gay people look like those found in straight people of the opposite sex, research suggests.
Physicians’ Group Furious at Cigars in ‘Hulk’ Movie
The advocacy arm of the American Medical Association has complained about the incessant cigar-smoking depiction of the villain in “The Incredible Hulk.”
Well: Weighing Nondrug Options for A.D.H.D.
While some studies of alternative treatments for A.D.H.D. show promise, there is little solid research to guide parents.
Children Learn Smart Behaviors Without Knowing What They Know
Young children show evidence of smart and flexible behavior early in life -- even though they don't really know what they're doing, new research suggests. In a series of experiments,...
Society's Attitudes Have Little Impact On Choice Of Sexual Partner
A unique new study suggests that the attitude of families and the public have little impact on if adults decide to have sex with persons of the same or the...
Aging Is Satisfying, New Research Shows
New research is turning conventional wisdom on its head when it comes to grumpy old men and women. Researchers found that younger adults engaged in a lot more social activities,...
Age At Puberty Linked To Mother's Prenatal Diet
A high-fat diet during pregnancy and nursing may lead to the child having an early onset of puberty and subsequent adulthood obesity, according to a new animal study.
US mom pleads not guilty in MySpace suicide case
A 49-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to charges arising from her role in a MySpace hoax that ended with a 13-year-old girl committing suicide after being spurned by a fictitious...
The Intersection Of PC And TV
There's nothing new about using a PC as a media player. But no longer tethered to our cable or satellite provider, we can now tap into an abundant supply of...
Coffee Aroma Alone Combats Sleep Deprivation
Though caffeine is always ripe for scientific inquiry; in recent months, researchers have grown seemingly obsessed with the drug. So, in the midst of stories about coffee reducing the risk...
60% of employees make personal use of office printer, survey finds
The majority of Canadians who work in offices abuse the workplace printer, according to a survey released Monday that found employees are churning out personal e-mails, colour photographs and even...
VIDEO: Child Labor in Mexico, Beyond
The World Day Against Child Labour raised awareness of the plight of child laborers around the world -- most of whom are impoverished and have no chance for a formal...
Teen Drivers Often Ignore Bans On Using Cellphones And Texting
Teenage drivers' cellphone use edged higher in North Carolina after the state enacted a cellphone ban for young drivers, a new study finds. This is the case even though young...
Nepal planning 12-fold increase in science budget
Nepal's new government is planning a 12-fold increase in its science budget, with special focus on biotechnology research.
Mothers return to worse jobs
New Zealand mothers usually return to lower status jobs than before they had children, for less pay, often as a result of changed priorities, a study has found.