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Writer Isaacson on Steve Jobs: 'I just listened'
(AP) -- Steve Jobs told Walter Isaacson he wanted him to write his biography because he's good at getting people to talk. Jobs, it turns out, didn't need much...
Shoppers Pay Less Attention to Nutrition Labels Than They Think
Grocery shoppers spend less time reading nutrition information on labels than they think they do, a new study shows.
Public support for geoengineering research, survey finds
Research on geoengineering appears to have broad public support, as a new, internationally representative survey revealed that 72 percent of respondents approved research into the climate-manipulating technique.
Independent life after a death: Spousal death can lead to loss of independent living for seniors
The death of a spouse is always a tragedy, but for seniors, that tragedy can spur some significant life changes. And one researcher says, the choices they make are something...
How motherhood behavior is influenced by alterations in brain function
Instinctive mothering behavior towards care of newborns has long been recognized as a phenomenon in humans and animals, but now research has shown that motherhood is associated with the acquisition...
Mastering chess: Deliberate practice is necessary but not sufficient, psychologists find
When it comes to chess, psychological scientists have concluded that practice is necessary to get to the master level -- but it's not enough. There has to be something else...
Disruptive Sleep Disorder Affects the Left-Handed Differently
A sleep disorder that causes involuntary movement in the night seems to originate in the brain.
Outdoor Play May Reduce Risk for Nearsightedness in Kids
Spending more time outdoors may reduce kids' risk for nearsightedness, according to a new analysis.
Well Blog: Really? The Claim: Holidays Can Affect When Expectant Mothers Deliver
Researchers looked at whether Halloween and its negative connotations, or Valentine's Day and its positive ones, made a difference in birth rates.
Autonomy needed in Indian science
Indian science is bureaucratic and needs to keep up with the demands of liberalisation, says M. Vijayan.
A professional athlete's equipment is positively contagious
The belief that one is using a professional golfer's putter can improve golfing performanceIn the 2002 film Like Mike, a teenage orphan by the name of Calvin Cambridge finds an old pair...
Video: Paralyzed woman walks with exoskeleton
A woman paralyzed from the waist down in a 1992 skiing accident walked with the help of an exoskeleton device in London. Jeff Glor reports.
The talking kitchen that teaches you French
An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French could spark a revolution in language learning in the UK.
China's local election candidates campaign online
When Yao Bo announced online that he was running in China's local elections, he joined dozens of candidates using the Internet to campaign for votes -- a phenomenon that has...
Exposure to chemical BPA before birth linked to behavioral, emotional difficulties in girls
Exposure in the womb to bisphenol A (BPA) -- a chemical used to make plastic containers and other consumer goods -- is associated with behavior and emotional problems in young...
Researchers' detective work shows possible side effect in macular degeneration drug
Two major drug trials conclude there was little risk from a drug aimed at age-related macular degeneration. Yet one ophthalmologist began to note something concerning in some of her patients:...
Life beyond cancer: Starting a family following treatment
Five years ago, Sheri Scott was beginning a new chapter in her life. The recently engaged 31-year-old was eagerly browsing bridal magazines and busy planning for her big day. Unfortunately,...
Depressed kids dig heavy metal
Young people who are at risk of depression are more likely to listen to heavy metal music repetitively, a new study shows.
Why we create monsters
Experts in various aspects of the macabre include several University at Buffalo faculty members who specialize in what many cultures find horrible and terrifying.
John Harris's national conversations podcast: Richard Dawkins
Richard Dawkins, best-selling author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion, has been preaching genetics for more than three decades now, challenging those who harbour religious dogma and waving the flag for...
The IPCC Exposed And Climate Gate Alive And Kicking
Donna Laframboise’s book “The Delinquent Teenager Who Was Mistaken for the World’s Top Climate Expert: An Expose of the IPCC” is out. Negative reviews on amazon are very helpful. Forget...
Well Blog: Studying Successful People With Mental Illness
Researchers are studying high-functioning people with schizophrenia to learn how mental health disorders can be managed while people build full, successful lives.
Video: Ping-pong robots developed in China
Scientists in China have developed robotic practice partners for the country's top ping-pong players. The robots are programmed to serve and return the ball. Russ Mitchell reports.
In praise of ... superlatives | Editorial
It may seem odd, even totally redundant, to write in praise of superlatives as they ought to be able to look after themselves. Sadly, this is not the caseIt may seem odd,...
Clicking together cultural niches
Click reactions have been used to control cells’ culture media to study cellular processes in greater detail
B.C. sled dogs must be inspected annually
The provincial government says sled dog companies must have their animals inspected annually if they want to operate on Crown land in British Columbia.
Elyn R. Saks’s Memoir on Schizophrenia Inspires Others
The success of a book by Elyn R. Saks, a law professor, has encouraged others with schizophrenia to volunteer for studies on how they cope.
Lives Restored: Executive With Schizoaffective Disorder Uses Job to Cope
After years of mental turmoil, Keris Myrick learned that she needed a high-profile position to manage her symptoms — among the discoveries that have challenged researchers’ assumptions.