Still Irritating After All These Years: Study Of Adult Children And Parents

The majority of parents and adult children experience some tension and aggravation with one another, a new study says.

The prescience of CP Snow, 50 years on

Chinese scientists to make science advice public

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is considering making its reports to government public.

UCSF study shows attitudes toward tobacco industry linked to smoking behaviour

A new study by UCSF researchers concludes that media campaigns that portray the tobacco industry in a negative light and that appeal to young adults may be a powerful intervention...

Random picks better than complicated process in gene identification

Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to save time, money and a little frustration in searches for specific genes that shed light on the biological processes associated with...

Rocket Glitch Found in Failed Launch of Human Ashes

The glitch behind the failed launch of a suborbital rocket carrying student experiments and human ashes has been found.

Study reveals drinkers not only zone out - but also are unaware that they do

A new study out of the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a moderate dose of alcohol increases a person's mind wandering, while at the same time reducing the likelihood of...

Nurses are assessing mothers with mental health issues despite lack of training

Researchers have raised serious concerns about the lack of guidance and training provided for nurses involved in assessing the parenting capacity of mothers with serious mental illnesses...

Genetic make-up influences biased economic decision-making

How would you respond if you were told that you had an 80% chance of surviving an operation - would you give consent? How about if you were told you...

Why Policy Changes During Obama Presidency Will Be More Significant Than During Clinton, Reagan Eras

Unlike the post-election disappointment that has followed many election outcomes, the Obama presidency will likely break through a structural bias in American politics favoring the status quo and bring about...

Early Word Recognition Is Key To Lifelong Reading Skills Says New Study

Psychologists help solve 20-year old reading riddle. Children’s early reading experience is critical to the development of their lifelong reading skills a new study.

UN photo contest zooms in on drylands

As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness about the urgent need for action against desertification and land degradation, the UN is calling on all aspiring photographers to participate...

Obituary: Nina Farhi

Eminent psychoanalyst, teacher and lecturer

News briefs from the May issue of Chest

"WEIGHT LOSS GENE" MAY KEEP SMOKERS THIN

ADHD Linked To Sleep Problems In Adolescents

Adolescents with a childhood diagnosis of Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have current and lifetime sleep problems and disorders, regardless of the severity of current ADHD symptoms....

Computer Use Significantly Affected By Arthritis

Computers are increasingly used in daily life: 56 percent of workers use one on the job and 62 percent of households own one.

Estrogen Controls How The Brain Processes Sound

Scientists have discovered that the hormone estrogen plays a pivotal role in how the brain processes sounds.

Hard-wired for a song?

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Researchers say a songbird's brain may be programmed to gravitate toward a particular kind of tune — and suggest that humans have similar hard-wiring.

Depression does 'make your brown eyes blue'

It's more than just feeling bad. Clinical depression affects the way we process information in the brain, negatively affecting memory, attention span, and the brain's ability to learn new...

Rogers to charge customers without unlimited plans for incoming texts

Rogers Wireless said Tuesday it would begin charging 15 cents for each incoming text message for customers without message plans, beginning on July 7.

First Neuroimaging Study Examining Motor Execution In Children With Autism Reveals New Insights

In the first neuroimaging study to examine motor execution in children with autism, researchers at have uncovered important new insight into the neurological basis of autism. The study compared the...

Demystifying ID Fraud

Frequently asked questions about identify fraud: how does it happen, what to do to protect yourself.

Gender roles cemented in popular therapy

In recent years a slew of books and TV programs have been produced on the theme of couples. Popular therapists give advice about the art of succeeding as a couple....

Inspirational portraits

A series of pictures by an award-winning photographer challenges perceptions of careers in science and technology

Probiotics may be able to help you keep slim

Researchers from LIFE - Faculty of Life Sciences at University of Copenhagen are working on a promising research project that seems to indicate that probiotics have a slimming effect.

DNA search for miscarriages of justice

France Beats U.S. at Eating and Sleeping

French residents spend more time sleeping and eating than anyone else among wealthy nations.

Why People Are Better At Lying Online Than Telling A Lie Face-to-face

In the digital world, it's easier to tell a lie and get away with it. That's good news for liars, but not so good for anyone being deceived.