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TV viewing, video game play contribute to kids’ attention problems
Parents looking to get their kid’s attention – or keeping them focused at home and in the classroom – should try to...
A revolution, not a whitewash | Richard Horton
The climategate review could spark a new culture in science research and take peer review off its pedestal• Follow all the news and commentary on the Muir Russell review of 'Climategate' on...
Video: Tracking Your Pregnancy Online
There is a lot of information online when it comes to parenting. CNET senior editor Natali Del Conte helps you find a good place to start.
Abused children appear likely to have mental disorders as young adults
Abuse and neglect during childhood appear to be associated with increased rates of mood, anxiety and substance use disorders among young adults, according to a report in the June issue...
Lack of family-friendly workplaces leading to loss of talent, says expert
(PhysOrg.com) -- Professional women in their 30s are opting out of full-time work at an alarmingly high rate.
US climate scientists receive hate mail barrage in wake of UEA scandal
Vitriolic campaign targets American scientists following leak of climate unit emailsClimate scientists in the US say police inaction has left them defenceless by in the face of a torrent of death threats and...
Too many chiefs, not enough indians?
Researchers call for a more stable career path for those who want to stay at the bench
Fetal X-ray exposure interferes with memory in adulthood, monkey study finds
Learning and memory impairments are important contributors to the disability associated with schizophrenia. These functional impairments emerge long before the onset of other symptoms associated with schizophrenia, suggesting that they...
Difficult childhoods lead to teenage drinking
An African study has found a link between a difficult childhood and alcohol consumption as a teenager. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and...
Virtual food causes stress in patients affected by eating disorders
Food presented in a virtual reality (VR) environment causes the same emotional responses as real food. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Annals of General Psychiatry compared the...
The case for breastfeeding is clear | Kate Evans
There's plenty of conflicting guidance on child-rearing, but it doesn't mean parents should just give upOh dear, Zoe Williams. Shouldn't you get your facts straight before you "welcome us to parenthood"?The scientific evidence...
Video: 3D World Cup Newspaper
Romania's Pro Sport newspaper released a 3D edition featuring eye-popping World Cup pictorials. CBSNews.com's Gary Hamilton reports.
4th of July Facts: 1st Fests, Number of Fireworks, More
How did Founding Fathers celebrate 4th of July? How many 4th of July fireworks explode each year? Answers and more.
Memory problems not the only predictor of later mild cognitive impairment
Researchers have found that lower, though not necessarily impaired, performance on tests measuring story learning or retention and processing speed in motor tasks dependent on visual control, as well as...
Iran unveils human-like robot: report
Iran has developed a new human-like walking robot to be used in "sensitive jobs," government newspaper Iran reported on Sunday.
My, What Large (fake) Eyes You Have!
The fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood has been interpreted in myriad ways, particularly as sexual awakening or sexual coming of age (either biologically or socially, depending on which bath-house...
Newspapers look for ways to profit in Internet age
Newspapers worldwide are being forced to reinvent themselves for the Internet age -- and will be watching closely the success of two experiments launched in London, analysts say.
Little-Known Fourth of July Facts
Fourth of July celebrates some aspect of American Independence. Know which?
When patients complain of pain, treatment depends on many factors
Doctors judge by gender, race, occupation and income level. They want to make sure a person isn't trying to scam them for painkillers. The other day, my 9-year-old son came in from...
Not everyone hurts the same way
Factors such as age, gender and ethnicity can affect the way a person experiences pain. ...
When evidence is unwelcome, people try to reason it away
Research results not consistent with your world view? Then you're likely to believe science can't supply all the answersWhat do people do when confronted with scientific evidence that challenges their pre-existing view? Often...
A picture is worth 1,000 lines of C++ code
If a picture is worth a 1,000 words, then the computer science corollary must be "a picture is worth a 1,000 lines of C++ code."
ScienceShot: How Bats Tell Friend From Foe
Ultrasonic chirps help bats recognize others from their social group
Quebec nurses break off talks with government
Quebec's biggest nurses' union, the Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec, says it has walked away from the bargaining table.
Jefferson's Slip in Declaration Comes to Light
Scientists Discover Thomas Jefferson Wrote "Subjects" Before Replacing Word with "Citizens" when Referring to American Public
New research into psychology of alcohol consumption
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research from Macquarie University is investigating why it is so hard to give up drinking.
Gadgets: Easy video editing for PC
Getting started with video cameras is pretty easy, but editing the video is a whole different problem -- especially for beginners.
Science is a great British success
Simon Jenkins's article (Rees makes a religion out of science so his bishops can gather their tithe, 25 June) attacks Martin Rees, who argued in his Reith lectures that science is essential...