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Pigeons Show Superior Cognitive Abilities To Three Year Old Humans
Scientists have shown that pigeons are able to discriminate video images of themselves even with a 5-7 second delay, thus having self-cognitive abilities higher than 3-year-old children who have difficulty...
The accuracy of 10 disaster flicks
Toxicologists are bound to tease apart the scientific fact of "The Happening" from fiction — and if history is any guide, the science will likely be twisted for the sake...
Vitamin Supplement Little More Than 'Snake Oil,' Researcher Claims
A popular vitamin supplement is being advertised with claims that are demonstrably untrue, as revealed by recent research.
Ace Perceptual Skills Of Tennis Pros
Tennis Grand Slam season is upon us once again with the French Open already over, and Wimbledon hot on its heels later in the month. Researchers have found that tennis...
Three-month-old Infants Are Sensitive To Emotional Cues Referring To Objects In The World
Scientists have discovered that three-month-old infants are sensitive to emotional signals that refer to objects in the world. It was once thought that young infants could only process social signals...
'Faulty' brain connections may be responsible for social impairments in autism
New evidence shows that the brains of adults with autism are "wired" differently from people without the disorder, and this abnormal pattern of connectivity may be responsible for the social...
REM sleep associated with overweight in children and adolescents
Short sleep time is associated with overweight in children and adolescents, a core aspect of which may be attributed to reduced REM sleep, according to a research abstract that will...
Teens Who Repeatedly Cut Themselves Have Greater HIV Risk
Teens who repeatedly cut themselves are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, increasing their chances of possibly contracting HIV, according to a new study.
Phone as dangerous as drink driving
Talking on the phone while driving is a dangerous as being drunk behind the wheel, according to a New Zealand expert on road risks.
Can A Tracking Device Curb Truancy?
Amid staggeringly low graduation rates, can a little device get truants back on track? A GPS tracking system is keeping some students on the path to a diploma, Hari Sreenivasan...
Remedial Instruction Can Make Strong Readers Out Of Poor Readers, Brain Imaging Study Reveals
A new brain imaging study of poor readers found that 100 hours of remedial instruction not only improved the skills of struggling readers, but also changed the way the parietotemporal...
Sleep restriction results in increased consumption of energy from snacks
Bedtime restriction in an environment that promotes overeating and inactivity is accompanied by increased intake of calories from snacks. This behavior may contribute to the increased risk of weight...
A delicate balance
Near-term and long-term research are vying for attention. David Goldston says that a fuller congressional debate is needed.
Study aims to improve sex education for deaf pupils
British parents are to be quizzed about their children's sex education in a unique study that hopes to improve the way the subject is taught to deaf pupils. The University...
Sex offenders register provides limited protection for children
The UK's Sex Offenders Register is failing to protect vulnerable children, according to a psychologist at the University of Liverpool.
Memory loss linked to common sleep disorder
For the first time, UCLA researchers have discovered that people with sleep apnea show tissue loss in brain regions that help store memory. read more
Normal Sleep Linked To Successful Aging
Research shows a link between normal sleep and healthy aging. 20.8 percent of the women were categorized as "successful agers". Items related to less daytime napping and fewer complaints of...
Gov't tries to revive Web porn law called outdated
(AP) -- Government lawyers tried Tuesday to revive a 1998 law designed to keep online pornography from children, amid questions that it is significantly outdated and blocks too much...
The symbolic monkey? Token-mediated economic choices in tufted capuchins
From paintings and photographs to coins and credit cards, we are constantly surrounded by symbolic artefacts. The mental representation of symbols – objects that arbitrarily represent other objects – ultimately...
Happy as a pig in ... wellies
Six-week-old saddleback pig, Cinderella, has taken to wearing wellies after being diagnosed with a fear of dirt
Well: Gay Unions Shed Light on Gender in Marriage
A growing body of evidence shows that same-sex couples have a great deal to teach everyone else about marriage and relationships
Vital Statistics: Suicide Rate High in Violent Death Data
More than half of all violent deaths are suicides, a quarter are homicides and the typical victim is an African-American man in his 20s, survey data indicates.
Facing Life Without Children When It Isn’t by Choice
A growing online community helps women cope with the many facets of infertility.
The Minimalist: Putting Meat Back in Its Place
If you’ve decided to eat less meat, or are considering it for whatever reason, here are some suggestions to ease your path.
Fresh Starts: Drawing a Map for the Later Years
Geriatric care managers help connect families with services and options for elder care.
Researchers Fail to Reveal Full Drug Pay
Two psychiatrists may have violated rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest in consulting for drug makers.
Alberta loses 4 top public health doctors over salaries
Alberta's health minister says money, and not the government's recent health-care reforms, is to blame for the departure of four of the province's top doctors.
Mammography facility characteristics associated with accuracy of screening
Some characteristics of mammography facilities are associated with the accuracy of interpretation of screening mammograms, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer...
