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Parties in Stem Cell Lawsuit Want to Keep University of California Out
Today, the two sides in the court battle over whether federally funded research on...
UT researcher links maternal genes to selfish behavior
If you are more inclined to love thyself than thy neighbor, it could be your mother's fault.
Young teens who play sports feel healthier and happier about life
Taking part in sports is good all round for young teens: physically, socially, and mentally, according to a new study by Dr Keith Zullig and Rebecca White from West Virginia...
Smoking during pregnancy may harm the child’s motor control and coordination
Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of adversely affecting their children's coordination and physical control according to a new study. Boys' abilities may be affected to a greater...
Complex brain landscape controls speech
Up to now, Broca's region in the brain has been thought to comprise two areas, since it was discovered in 1861, it has been regarded as one of the two...
The psychology of financial decision making and economic crises
How could the current financial crisis have happened? While fingers have been pointing to greedy banks, subprime-loan officers, and sloppy credit card practices, these are not the only contributors to...
Cell Bound: Why It Is Hard to Ignore Public Mobile Phone Conversations
Like many of her fellow undergraduates at the University of British Columbia, Lauren Emberson relied on public transportation to get around town. All too often, Emberson encountered a...
Let's put a stop to this cliche – right now|Mind your language
At this moment in time, an even more annoying expression has emerged. It's just not rightRight now the most irritating expression doing the rounds is … right now. It's everywhere – TV, radio...
The holy grail of human resources
Just about everyone has a story about being trapped in the wrong job, flip-flopping careers in search of one that fits, or just wasting time with the guidance counsellor. Imagine...
Behind the wheel: Restricting young drivers
Restricting newly qualified young drivers from night-time motoring and carrying passengers of a similar age could help could save up to 200 lives every year, according to University research.
Freshman weight gain: Women with heavy roommates gain less
ANN ARBOR, Mich.---A new University of Michigan study finds that college women with roommates who weigh more than average gain less weight during their freshman year than women with slimmer...
Spare the rod, spoil the child?
Grabbing a child firmly by the arm, yelling and repeatedly punishing him or her may not be without long-terms risks, according to researchers from the Universite de Montreal. They are...
New study indicates children and parents want science assessment for 11-year-olds
At a time when new transfer arrangements mean children in Northern Ireland will no longer be formally assessed in science at age 11, researchers at Queen's University have found overwhelming...
Doctor’s Orders: Eat Well to Be Well
A doctor believes that in health circles, the kitchen should become as crucial as the clinic.
U.S. Joins Pfizer Suit Over Drug’s Marketing
The drug maker and its Wyeth unit are accused by two whistle-blowers of illegal off-label marketing of a drug used to prevent rejection of kidney transplants.
Mixed-use neighborhoods can reduce crime
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Mixed-use neighborhoods combining residential and business development may help lead to lower levels of some types of violent crime, a U.S. study suggests. ...
Impulsive behavior has brain location
KINGSTON, Ontario, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Impulsive behavior is marked by specific changes in the brain, Canadian researchers say, findings that could help diagnose and treat several disorders. ...
Psychologist studies sports 'choke'
CHICAGO, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- People who "choke" under pressure aren't rattled by "nerves" but are undone by an information logjam in the brain at a critical moment, a...
What is the relationship of depression and inability to express emotions in middle-aged men?
Alexithymia, a difficulty in recognizing and expressing thoughts and emotions, is more common among men. In this study, a group of Finnish investigators examined whether long-term alexithymia is associated with...
Playing with parallel universes: New season of 'Fringe' focuses on science of choice
There are moments in everyone's life where a decision is made that affects everything that comes after it. Making a different choice long ago may have changed your life as...
Study shows newborns learn while asleep
(PhysOrg.com) -- Newborn infants can sleep as much as 18 hours a day. But contrary to popular belief, babies aren't just blissfully dozing in between feedings.
Robots could improve everyday life, do chores
(PhysOrg.com) -- They're mundane, yet daunting tasks: Tidying a messy room. Assembling a bookshelf from a kit of parts. Fetching a hairbrush for someone who can't do it herself. What...
Proteoglycans - The Achilles Heel Of Tendons
Tendons connect bones to muscles so if you want to run during a football game or fight a Trojan War, they are important. If you didn't understand the clever...
Blind woman challenges government web access
A blind Toronto woman is in Federal Court to launch a constitutional challenge, claiming some government websites are inaccessible to the visually impaired
The Policeman vs. the Nurse
A nurse who talked back to a police officer was eventually fired from her job, raising questions about whether health care workers should be held to a higher standard than...
A chance for a scientific drugs policy
There's a growing recognition that Labour's incoherent drugs policy has failed. Let's build a science-based replacementLast week Professor Roger Pertwee called for cannabis to be licensed for sale, and now Tim Hollis, the...
Commission for Africa finds science support lacking
Five years on, the Commission for Africa says donor support for science in the continent is "disappointing".
Finnish researcher wants DNA test on convicted psychopaths
A simple genetic test can help predict whether psychopaths convicted of violent crimes are prone to be repeat offenders, a Finnish researcher said Tuesday.