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Vince Cable's science speech praised by Lord Sainsbury | Ian Sample
Tony Blair's science minister was impressed with the business secretary's speech, but laid on the pressure ahead of cutsLord Sainsbury, the former science minister to Tony Blair's government, shared his thoughts on Vince...
AUDIO: Reading words from brainwaves
Researchers at Utah University have been working on a machine that they claim can translate brain signals into speech.
Twins are intriguing research subjects for biometircs researchers
Researchers are examining how iris discrimination performs in twins to confirm prior claims that biometrics is capable of differentiating between twins.
New Parents at Risk for Depression
Both mothers and fathers face an increased risk of depression after the birth of a child, and the risk persists well into a child's adolescence, a new British study shows.
Bipolar disorder does not increase risk of violent crime
A new study from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet suggests that bipolar disorder - or manic-depressive disorder - does not increase the risk of committing violent crime. Instead, the over-representation of individuals...
At least 1 in 10 athletes injured during 2010 Winter Olympics
At least one in 10 athletes sustained an injury and a further one in 14 fell ill during the 2010 Winter Olympics, held in Canada, reveals research published in the...
Ritalin improves brain function, task performance in cocaine abusers
A brain-scanning study at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, conducted with collaborators from Stony Brook University, reveals that an oral dose of methylphenidate, commonly known as...
Books of The Times: Many Kinds of Universes, and None Require God
Stephen Hawking’s pop-science book about the origins of our universe got attention for a passage about God.
Study: Money Does Buy Happiness - To a Point
Sense of Emotional Well-Being Increases With Salary Up to $75,000, But Then Effects Level Off
War of words on climate link to African strife
A study disputing the idea that climate change will increase war in Africa has provoked a spat between researchers.
Many textile and apparel firms misrepresent identity, suffer financially, MU study finds
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- With the fragmentation and globalization of the U.S. textile and apparel industry, business activities and roles have changed, impacting their organizational identity. The evolving...
Probation for Biologist Who Admitted to Misconduct
After pleading guilty earlier this summer to making false statements in a grant report,...
How German palliative care physicians act at the end of life
London, UK (September 6th, 2010) -- Discussions about end of life practices in Germany have been almost taboo for over half a century, but now intense debate is...
For teens battling depression, interactive online tools big help
Interactive online mental health resources combined with traditional counselling help improve the mental wellbeing of teenagers, according to new research by the University of Sydney published in the Journal of...
Visual pattern preference may be indicator of autism in toddlers
Using eye-tracking methods, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have shown that toddlers with autism spend significantly more time visually examining dynamic geometric patterns than...
Memory problems more common in men?
A new study shows that mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may affect more men than women. The research is published in the September 7, 2010, print issue of Neurology(R), the medical...
Higher income improves life rating but not emotional well-being
(PhysOrg.com) -- People's life evaluations rise steadily with income, but their reported quality of emotional daily experience levels off at a certain income level, according to a new study by...
Radio review: Mind Your Language
Konnie Huq's report on mother tongue languages was terrific. What a loss the BBC Asian Network will beThese must be frustrating times to work at the BBC Asian Network. Never supported as...
Less is more: Teens who sleep less eat more fatty foods and snacks, study shows
Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or...
Study examines association between urban living and psychotic disorders
The association between psychotic disorders and living in urban areas appears to be a reflection of increased social fragmentation present within cities, according to a new article.
At Hospitals, New Methods With a Focus on Diversity
As more immigrants crowd their waiting rooms, a growing number of hospitals are adopting practices intended to improve care for an increasingly diverse patient population.
Learning to Talk the Talk in a Hospital
Communicating a patient's story is a matter of getting right and saying it fast.
For Young and Old, the Best Ways to Study
As students around the country go back to school and hit the books, scientists are offering new insights into the best ways to study and learn.
Despite Feast of BPA Data, a Hunger for Answers
Everyone is exposed to BPA, but after hundreds of studies, there is no consensus about its safety.
I was wrong about veganism. Let them eat meat (but farm it right) | George Monbiot
The ethical case against eating animal produce once seemed clear. But a new book is an abattoir for dodgy argumentsThis will not be an easy column to write. I am about to...
The price of happiness? £50,000pa
Research shows that happiness increases with earnings – up to a pointMoney can't buy you love, but it can make you happier if you are not a high earner, according to a...
Mind: Forget What You Know About Good Study Habits
Psychologists have discovered that some of the most hallowed advice on study habits is flat wrong.
Really?: The Claim: The Day’s Events are Incorporated Into That Night’s Dreams.
Scientists have discerned a peculiar but predictable pattern in which dreams tend to occur.