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Most concussions deliver 95 g's, neuropsychologist says
A head injury expert says that most concussions deliver 95 g's to the human body upon impact. G-force is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity....
Tactile sensations influence social judgments and decisions
Psychologists report that interpersonal interactions can be shaped, profoundly yet unconsciously, by the physical attributes of incidental objects: Resumes reviewed on a heavy clipboard are judged to be more substantive,...
Targeting flight-or-fight hormone response to combat heart failure
We've all experienced the strong heartbeat that accompanies emotions such as fear and rage. But can the body's natural response to these emotions be used to combat heart failure? Results...
O.C. mom booked in child beating, starvation case
A Santa Ana mother has been booked on suspicion of beating, starving and tying up her two small children so that she could sleep better at night, police said Thursday.
NBA draft live updates
Follow along with our live updates, pick by pick, of the first round of the NBA draft. ...
World Cup brings Mexican flags back to streets of Los Angeles
After years of relative political banishment, the red, white and green flags are flying in a display of cultural pride. Some find their symbolism less inflammatory in the context of...
The Medical Minute: Track kids' social media use
Kids don`t just call a friend to say hi anymore. Today, they often log on to social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, to touch base with others.
Study: Moms' favoritism tied to depression in grown children
(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether mom's golden child or her black sheep, siblings who sense that their mother consistently favors or rejects one child over others are more likely to show depressive...
Mental health affects investment decisions, study shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- A paper co-authored by Cornell economist Vicki Bogan suggests that mental health issues or substance abuse in a household may have an effect on investment decisions and management...
Teen drinking curbed by parenting: study
Parenting style may not stop teens from trying alcohol but mom and dad may influence whether the child drinks heavily, a new study suggests.
Texas A&M researchers call for support for parents of children with disabilities
COLLEGE STATION, June 24, 2010 — Caring for a child with a disability can be challenging, but many of these challenges are due to a lack of necessary...
Martin Rees paints science as religion, so his bishops can gather their annual tithe | Simon Jenkins
The BBC's reverence for genes, space and bugs gives its Reith lecturer a claim to public money based on faith, not reasonA "mammoth of research" is about to rise behind London's St...
Examining Sexual Harassment, Younger Workers
(PhysOrg.com) -- Workplace experiences of adolescents and those in their early 20s differ sharply from those of older workers, and the same can be said about generational perceptions of sexual...
Study identifies couples’ underlying concerns during a fight
A new study has found that there are two fundamental underlying concerns when partners in a committed relationship fight. Researchers have identified the first type of underlying concern as perceived...
Addiction: a loss of plasticity of the brain?
Why is it that only some drug users become addicts?Researchers have just discovered that the transition to addiction could result from a persistent impairment of synaptic plasticity in a key...
Just a Touch Can Influence Thoughts and Decisions
Touching a soft or hard object can influence how a person thinks or even makes decisions, researchers say. The same goes for the sensations of feeling smooth or rough objects,...
French hacker tells court he meant well
A young Frenchman accused of hacking into US President Barack Obama's Twitter account insisted at his trial on Thursday that he had done so for the common good.
Emerging nations 'should work with donors on hunger'
With the hunger statistics rising, Brazil, China and India have a bigger role to play in the international donor sphere, says the head of IFPRI.
Kinect vs. Nintendo Wii vs. PlayStation
TechNewsDaily breaks down the positives and negatives motion-sensitive gaming systems.
Winning a soccer penalty shootout: cheering convincingly increases changes of success
Behaviour is contagious. If you see someone yawn or smile, it’s often a matter of seconds before you do the same yourself. This copying behaviour also turns out to work...
Parents brawl at kindergarten graduation; officials lock down campus
A kindergarten graduation ceremony at a Victorville elementary school turned ugly Wednesday when several parents got into a fight, causing authorities to place the campus on lockdown.
Seeing the science in our surroundings
UK school pupils from Nottingham have become pioneer scientists as part of a research project aimed at designing an innovative approach to learning.
Left or Right? Early Detection of Soccer Penalty Kicks Revealed
Research shows body reveals early clues to direction of soccer penalty kicks.
Can I Add My Adult Stepchild to My Plan?
Virtually any adult child under age 26 may remain on her parents' insurance plan beginning this fall.
Can tennis writers tell their eggs from their bagels?|Mind your language
At Wimbledon, terminology matters – but even the official website can get it wrong"When you speak to tennis journalists," Tim Henman once said, "you notice how little they understand. I am embarrassed for...
Survey suggests half of EU citizens believe scientists are 'dangerous'
According to a Eurobarometer survey, a majority of people don't trust scientists. The only way to reverse this trend is for academics to step up their efforts to communicate with the public, writes...
The Dubiosity Scale
Scientists like classification schemes and, especially, the jargon that comes along with them. Of course, this in part due to the fact that such schemes allow us to flex our...
Disgraced pathologist loses top N.B. court ruling
A New Brunswick Court of Appeal judge has rejected a legal challenge by disgraced pathologist Dr. Rajgopal Menon to block a class-action suit brought against him by former patients.