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Thinking of you: Studies of blind reveal how we think about other people
(PhysOrg.com) -- Human beings constantly make inferences about other people's state of mind, usually without even realizing they are doing it. Cognitive scientists call this ability "theory of mind," and...
What Makes A Great Soccer Player?
Scientists are studying footballing ability (soccer ability) to gain insight into the role that skill plays in the physical performance of vertebrates. The results show that skill is as important,...
Morgellons and Carnicom Institiute
I just got done listening to a two part audio broadcast done with regard to a little known paper produced by a scientist from the Northern Arizona University on the...
Early Alzheimer's: Not Remembering What Is Important To Remember
People in very early stages of Alzheimer's disease already have trouble focusing on what is important to remember, psychologists report.
Why Saints Sin And Sinners Get Saintly
A new study suggests that people with ample moral self-worth in one aspect of their lives can slip into immorality or opposite behavior in other areas -- their abundant self-esteem...
Economic View: The Pitfalls of the Public Option
An important question about any public provider of health insurance is whether it would have access to taxpayer funds.
Marriage Stands Up for Itself
Despite strong social riptides working against it, the marriage bond is far stronger in 21st-century America than many assume.
Research team aims to help caregivers monitor patients' health and whereabouts
For those who are caring for elderly parents, peace of mind is hard to come by. And, for their parents, dignity is hard to retain. But a team of University...
Rating attractiveness: Study finds consensus among men, not women
Hot or not? Men agree on the answer. Women don't. There is much more consensus among men about whom they find attractive than there is among women, according to a...
Why saints sin and sinners get saintly
To many, New York Gov. Eliott Spitzer's fall from grace seemed to make no sense at all. But a new Northwestern University study offers provocative insights that possibly could relate...
Little Hope for G.O.P. To Support Health Bill
Republicans dislike much of the Democrats’ health care proposals, making it difficult for Congress to come up with a truly bipartisan plan.
A doctor's office that puts patients at ease
I played my violin today. It's an old but not a rare or expensive instrument that I keep in my office. I don't have to play it; my violin plays...
Jumping rope for the long haul
Someone told me that jumping rope is the best cardio exercise you can do -- and that it burns more calories than even running. I started jumping rope, but could...
IRAN PICTURES: 1978-79 Revolution Echoes Protests Today
David Burnett's historic pictures of the Iranian revolution look startlingly similar to images of Tehran protests today. But, the photojournalist makes clear, looks aren't everything.
Supreme Court says girl's forced blood transfusion didn't violate rights
Canada's top court on Friday dismissed the case of a Manitoba girl - a Jehovah's Witness - who said her rights were violated when she was forced to get a blood...
Anxiety’s Hidden Cost In Academic Performance
The effect of anxiety on academic performance is not always obvious. But new research suggests that there may be hidden costs. The study found that anxious individuals find it harder...
Bush's court appointments emphasized ideology over diversity
The judicial appointments of former president George W. Bush suggests that his motivation for appointing nontraditional judges was driven more by ideology and strategy than concerns for diversity, a new...
In 'reading' a gaze, what we believe changes what we see
In primates including ourselves, the ability to register where others are looking is key in social circles. And, according to a new report published online on 25th June in Current...
Ready to unleash your inner creative genius?
Increasingly these days, gamers aren’t just "players," they’re often "creators" as well. More game makers are asking players to unleash their inner creative genius by
Online ethics and the bloggers' code revealed
Whatever their reason for posting their thoughts online, bloggers have a shared ethical code, according to a recent study published in the journal New Media Society, published by SAGE. Key...
Success of the academy approach?
A complex picture is emerging about the controversial Academies programme. Researchers analyse and report findings about Academies in a special issue of the journal Management in Education (MIE), published today...
US teens spend more time watching TV than on computer
American teenagers spend most of their free time glued to their computer screens, right? Not according to a new study. They spend much more time glued to the television set.
New York State Allows Payment for Egg Donations for Research
A boon for stem cell science is met with concerns about the exploiting of women and other ethical matters.
New Robot Walks and "Emotes" at the Same Time
Never mind chewing gum, this new robot can walk and "emote" at the same time, using both its face and arms to convey "feelings"—a first, scientists say. Video.
Smartphone app by U-M students promotes good deeds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Beautify your world. Leave an inspirational message in a public place. Connect with a family member. Those are just a few of the proposed acts of kindness pushed...
Delinquent acts less likely for youths from religious-centered, two-parent homes
(PhysOrg.com) -- A committed two-adult household with strong religious values may reduce the likelihood that youths will commit acts such as assault, vandalism and theft throughout adolescence and into early...
A drug-using mother's words have merit in the eyes of her child
(PhysOrg.com) -- Moms who have used drugs may be doing their teens a favour by admitting to it, a University of Alberta research shows.
Patriotic Music May Close Minds, Children's Music May Open Them
The words to "Itsy Bitsy Spider" tell a simple story about an arachnid and a spout, but simply recalling the lines could initiate an unintentional attitude.