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Bulgarian defeats favourite in UNESCO election
Bulgaria's Irina Bokova has defeated the Egyptian Farouk Hosni in the final round of voting but must await endorsement at next month's general assembly.
Getting files from a failed hard drive
A friend whose iMac's hard drive had apparently died called recently, wondering how she might access the files on the failed drive.
For Sega, future wasn't dreamy
Last week marked a momentous occasion in gaming for me and I am sure for many others as well. Sept. 9 was the 10th anniversary of the release of Sega...
Ways To Quiet Ordinary Snoring
Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, but snorers still may want to seek treatment to stop snoring, reduce embarrassment and improve sleep for themselves and their bed partner.
Rare cases of restored vision reveal how the brain learns to see
By testing formerly blind patients within weeks of sight restoration, Sinha and his colleagues found that subjects had very limited ability to distinguish an object from its background, identify overlapping...
Face off
Juvenile delinquency may be a result of misunderstood social cues. Research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health shows that male juvenile delinquents...
Chemobrain - the flip side of surviving cancer
One of the most problematic side effects of cancer treatment, chemobrain - a range of symptoms including memory loss, inability to concentrate, difficulty thinking and other subtle cognitive changes following...
Unmasking the Ghosts
Influential editors and members of Congress are pressing medical journals to adopt tougher disclosure policies on industry-financed research.
Please Commit To Providing Green OA Before Committing To Pay For Gold OA!
What follows is a critique of the "Compact for Open-Access Equity." The Compact states:
Health Staff And Relatives Underestimate Chronic Pain Experienced By Nursing Home Residents
Relatives and nurses find it hard to judge how much chronic pain nursing home residents experience, according to a five-year study. Researchers have highlighted the need for more education on...
Cuba, US accuse eachother of blocking academic exchange
Cuba and the United States have accused eachother of preventing scientists from each country travelling to the other to attend academic meetings.
Why flamingos stand on one leg
Scientists have put forward a number of ideas as to why the birds favor this unipedal stance while taking a snooze, but none had ever tested out their explanations. Until...
New study examines benefit of internet access, social media networking on seniors' health
Many elderly adults are increasingly isolated and grapple with depression, loneliness and declines in physical health. The UAB Department of Sociology and Social Work will use a five-year, $1.9 million...
Gratitude and financial virtue
(PhysOrg.com) -- Study by Northeastern psychologist finds feelings of gratitude prompt people to share their financial resources.
Researcher investigates the origins of travel writing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Travel writing has become one of the most popular genres in recent years with bookshops dedicating sizeable sections to keep up with a growing demand from travelling readers....
Public opinion a good predictor of terror attacks: study
Public opinion polls are good predictors of terrorist attacks, according to a study published Thursday which argues that terrorists do not act independently of their countrymen's attitudes.
'Smart Trash' concept could reinvent recycling with a cash incentive
(PhysOrg.com) -- Envision a distasteful trip to the curb to take out the trash as a pleasant -- and profitable -- stroll. Some juiceless batteries - those are good for...
Labrador family shattered by drug abuse
The parents of a drug-addicted teenager in Labrador West have decided to go public with the story of how their family was torn apart by drugs in order to expose...
Obituary: Humphrey Case
Archaeologist and historian specialising in the Beaker culture
How your emotional state affects how you hear speech
I found an interesting study by Wang et. al investigating how the current emotional state that we find ourselves in modulates the auditory response of speech early in the sensory...
The Topography Of Language
Reading pervades every aspect of our daily lives, so much so that one would be hardpressed to find a room in a modern house without words written somewhere inside. Many...
Rates of common mental disorders double up
Depression, anxiety and substance abuse may affect many more people than previously thought
Robots And Ethics
An article entitled "Can Robots Make Ethical Decisions" was recently published wherein the authors claim that they have successfully modeled difficult moral problems in computer logic, further asserting that morality...
Number of older moms with preschoolers doubles
The number of women over 40 who have preschoolers has doubled in the past 20 years, according to new research from Statistics Canada.
Lessons for Obama in study of Bush efforts to 'frame' Iraq war
Wartime leaders have long sought to sway public opinion by "framing" bad news from the frontlines. They present inconvenient facts in an altered format in order to generate support for...
Online games create community
Playing computer games online can have social benefits, according to a recent study – and the genre can affect the strength of community.
Vaginal Orgasm is Best According to New Study
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by Stuart Brody and Petr Weiss suggests vaginal orgasm is best and that sex education and medical approaches might undervalue its benefits. It also asserted...
What Are the Signs of Diabetes?
Intense thirst, Frequent urination, strong hunger, fatigue, unintended weight loss, and more.