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Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression In Postpartum Women
Postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression.
Hammering: Men more accurate than women
AMHERST, Mass., July 2 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists studying the process of hammering a nail say they found men are more accurate than women when hammering under poor...
A young brain for an old bee
We are all familiar with the fact that cognitive function declines as we get older. Moreover, recent studies have shown that the specific kind of daily activities we engage in during the course...
Pigeons can discern 'good' and 'bad' art
TOKYO, July 1 (UPI) -- A Japanese study indicates pigeons can be trained to tell the difference between "good" and "bad" paintings.
Wagner's 'difficult' reputation unwarranted says research
The composer Richard Wagner is well-known, even notorious, for writing operas that can challenge both performers and listeners. A new study published in the Journal of the Acoustic Society of...
Both Good/bad Movie Characters Who Smoke Influence Teens To Do The Same
Researchers have determined that movie characters who smoke, regardless of whether they are "good guys" or "bad guys," influence teens to try smoking.
People Sometimes Seek The Truth, But Most Prefer Like-minded Views
We swim in a sea of information, but filter out most of what we see or hear. A new analysis of data from dozens of studies sheds new light on...
VYVANSE CII provided significant efficacy at 14 hours in adults with ADHD
Hollywood, FL -- July 1, 2009 -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced results from a Phase 3b study that found...
Bad medicine: Health care can cause harm when focus is on providing services instead of improving health
Are individuals, families, communities and employers getting their money's worth from US healthcare? That's the big question in the news today, pushed further into the spotlight by the Obama administration.
Science journalism: How scientists can help
Science journalism has an important role to play in scrutinising science and engaging with the media, says a Nature editorial.
Risky business: Stressed men more likely to gamble
Stressed out, dude? Don't go to Vegas. New research, to be published 1 July in the journal PLoS One, shows that men under stress may be more likely to take...
Imaging study shows decrease in empathic responses to outsiders
An observer feels more empathy for someone in pain when that person is in the same social group, according to new research in the 1 July issue of The Journal...
Brain section multitasks, handling phonetics and decision-making
A front portion of the brain that handles tasks like decision-making also helps decipher different phonetic sounds, according to new Brown University research...
Daily sex makes for healthier sperm
LONDON (Reuters) - Having sex every day improves the quality of men's sperm and is recommended for couples trying to conceive, according to new research.
Promises Come At A Price
Be careful what you promise people. You are not just obliging yourself to keep your promises; other people will hold you to account for them as well. Researchers investigated how...
Recent news reports of sweetener reformulations raise questions about motivations
The misleading 'health' halo surrounding highly-publicised marketing campaigns regarding sweetener reformulations is starting to dim...
Cosmetic surgery appeals to men, women with appearance-based rejection sensitivity
Researchers have found that men and women who feel sensitive to rejection based on their physical appearance are more likely to express interest in having cosmetic surgery than those who...
A Lurid Tell-All About Tech Entrepreneurs?
Ben Mezrich's "Accidental Billionaires" Tells The Story Of Facebook's Founders Without Much Regard For The Facts
Spanish Scientists Develop Human Echolocation
When navigating at night, around dark caves, and through murky waters, bats, dolphins, and whales use clicks and whistles to create a sonic picture of their environment. This ability to...
Intelligent shoe performs pressure imaging
(PhysOrg.com) -- Martin Schepers of the University of Twente, The Netherlands, has developed a new intelligent shoe. It has four sensors that measure pressure and movement during walking, giving doctors...
Zooming in to catch the bad guys
It's a frequent scene in television crime dramas: Clever police technicians zoom in on a security camera video to read a license plate or capture the face of a hold-up...
Expressing comparisons is possible even without language, researchers find
(PhysOrg.com) -- Making comparisons between objects, like comparing a tiger to a cat, is elemental in the development of a child`s ability to grasp the concept of categories.
Forensic artists put different faces on 2,800-year-old mummy
When the 2,800-year-old mummy of an Egyptian court singer went on display at Chicago's Oriental Institute in February, Emily Teeter, the curator, wished she had a way for visitors to...
Teenagers In Northern Ireland Are Experimenting With Cocaine
Some Northern Ireland teenagers are experimenting with cocaine. Researchers found that 7.5% of young people who took part in the Belfast Youth Development Survey had tried cocaine at least once...
Africa Analysis: Who needs chief scientific advisors?
Should African governments be following the trend in appointing chief scientific advisors, asks Linda Nordling.
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Television Review | 'Nova: Musical Minds': Our Brains on Music: The Science
“Musical Minds,” the season premiere of “Nova” on PBS, is based on the neurologist Oliver Sacks’s most recent book, “Musicophilia.”
Tibetan Monks and Nuns Turn Their Minds Toward Science
At the Dalai Lama’s urging, exiled monastics seek more physical knowledge.