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TierneyLab: The Eclipse Chaser: Euphoria, and Results
A veteran eclipse chaser writes about scientific findings from the recent eclipse he witnessed in China.
Apollo 11: 5 Little-Known Facts About the Moon Landing
Millions may have experienced the Apollo 11 moon landing on TV—and now, 40 years later, online. But a few facts remain just outside the realm of common knowledge, including ...
Young men living at home with parents are more violent
Young men who stay at home with their parents are more violent than those who live independently, according to new research at Queen Mary, University of London.
In Korea, Cloned Drug-Sniffing Dogs Report for Duty
If you find an individual with exceptional talent, why not clone it? That's an idea that may no longer be confined to the realm of science fiction, at least for dogs. South...
Research sheds light on cause of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders
Scientists have a better understanding of what causes an abnormal number of chromosomes in offspring, a condition called aneuploidy that encompasses the most common genetic disorders in humans, such as...
The Double-Meaning of (Open Access) "Mandate"
What's in a Word? To "Legislate" and/or to "Legitimize": SUMMARY: Harvard's Stuart Shieber is right in his reflections on the word "mandate," which is only useful if...
Help for anxious drinkers
A new program has been developed to help people with extreme shyness avoid binge drinking in order to feel confident.
Dad's Early Connection With Child 'Writes Script' For Later School Involvement
When a dad changes diapers and makes pediatrician's appointments, he's more likely to stay interested and involved when his child makes the transition to school, said a new study that...
Children With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Have More Severe Behavioral Problems Than Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Study Finds
Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) have a high risk of psychiatric problems, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children with FASD are often initially diagnosed with ADHD. A...
Genes And The Environment Interact To Influence Adolescent Alcohol Use
Adolescent alcohol use and behavior problems are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. New findings show that behavioral problems may represent an earlier manifestation of a genetic predisposition to...
Town on SF Bay wants to photograph every car
(AP) -- Visitors should be prepared to have their pictures taken as they enter and leave this picturesque town of million-dollar views and homes along the San Francisco Bay.
Watson, Armstrong break through age barriers
Old for their sports, yet still vying to be at the top of their games, Tom Watson and Lance Armstrong showed the skills that made them great when they were...
Starting to get crowded in 100-year-olds' club
(AP) -- It's starting to get crowded in the 100-year-olds' club. Once virtually nonexistent, the world's population of centenarians is projected to reach nearly 6 million by midcentury. That's...
Social anxiety disorder a real issue in major league baseball
In 18 years as the Mets' team psychiatrist, Dr. Allan Lans witnessed player insecurities, depressions and griefs "all the time." But this recent wave of major-leaguers becoming so stressed that...
I love you. That's £163,424 you owe me
Which would you prefer to receive: a declaration of love or a gift of £163,424? It's OK. Don't feel bad. There is a recession on. Anyone might have said the same.
Popular Culture May Depict Car Surfing As Cool -- Journal Article Uncovers The Truth About This Potentially Deadly Activity
Why do people engage in stupid and potentially deadly activities, and why do teens in particular have a propensity for this behavior? An intriguing article answers these questions in the...
The Fancier The Cortex, The Smarter The Brain?
Why are some people smarter than others? A new article describes how certain aspects of brain structure and function help determine how easily we learn new things, and how learning...
Marijuana Is Gateway Drug for Two Debates
Marijuana’s increased potency is the opening for a debate on addiction, treatment and legalization.
Home Office research so feeble someone ought to be locked up
We'd all like to help the police do their job well. They, in turn, would like to have a massive database with DNA profiles from everyone who has been arrested, but not...
Large Epidemiologic Study Supports Brain Power Of Fish In Older People
A new study concludes that increased fish consumption is related to lower rates of dementia in elderly living in low- to middle-income countries.
The doctor is in and logged on
E-mail can be as useful as a stethoscope in diagnosing, and electronic medical records are for the better. Wow. I've just taken care of three patients in 12 minutes, and I didn't do...
Teens risk health with night texting, talking
To many parents, text messaging is an enigma -- a practice their children engage in when they could just make a phone call or walk down the street to their...
Emporium's games train older brains
CLEVELAND, July 17 (UPI) -- Older Cleveland residents are sharpening their recall via computer games at The Brain Emporium run by Case Western Reserve University, researchers said.
Prompts Help Asperger's Patients Overcome Common Problem
People with Asperger's syndrome, a variety of autism spectrum disorder, characteristically have trouble perceiving the mental states of others, making social interactions difficult. But many adults with the disorder lead highly functional lives,...
Patient Money: A Safer Home for the Golden Years, Without a Golden Budget
If older people choose to remain in houses where they are comfortable, there are many ways to shore up their homes’ safety.
Bathurst caribou herd shrinks further: N.W.T. survey
The Bathurst caribou herd in the Northwest Territories continues to decline in numbers, according to the latest government survey.
Instant insight: The organic chemist’s toolbox
Karl Anker Jørgensen and Søren Bertelsen from Aarhus University, Denmark, talk about impressive achievements in organocatalysis
Conversing Helps Language Development More Than Reading Alone
A new study shows adult-child conversations have a more significant impact on language development than exposing children to language through monologic reading alone.