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Cellphone data can help in disasters
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Swedish and U.S. researchers say cellphones can track population movements in the wake of disasters to help deliver humanitarian aid to the right...
Mild hearing loss linked to brain atrophy in older adults; Early intervention could prevent slide toward speech comprehension difficulties
A new study shows that declines in hearing ability may accelerate gray mater atrophy in auditory areas of the brain and increase the listening effort necessary for older adults to...
New Insight Into Impulse Control
How the brain is wired to control impulsive behavior differs significantly from what psychologists have thought, new research finds.
Prejudice linked to depression, anxiety in gay and bisexual black men
The harassment, discrimination and negative feelings about homosexuality that black gay and bisexual men often experience can contribute significantly to mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, a small...
Studies question effectiveness of sex offender laws
Two studies in the latest issue of the Journal of Law and Economics cast doubt on whether sex offender registry and notification laws actually work as intended. One study, by...
Stressed-out workers less likely to stick with wellness centers
Asking people who join a gym, fitness or wellness center just one short question about their stress level can identify those who are at risk of health problems and poor...
Stressed dad = depressed children? Investigating the paternal transmission of stress
Does Dad's stress affect his unborn children? According to the results of a new study in Elsevier's Biological Psychiatry, it seems the answer may be "yes, but it's complicated".
Single Parents, Men Hit Hard by Unemployment During Recession
Single parents and men were among the groups of Americans hit hard by unemployment during the recent recession, with growing gaps between married and unmarried Americans, according to new research...
Innovation prize set to reward African inventors
The Innovation Prize for Africa is expected to motivate African inventors to address the continent's challenges.
New tests for 'legal marijuana,' 'bath salts' and other emerging designer drugs
Scientists today reported development of much needed new tests to help cope with a wave of deaths, emergency room visits and other problems from a new genre of designer drugs...
Sony shows wearable 3-D personal theater
Sony says it will start selling a head mounted display that provides a 3-D theater of music videos, movies and games, targeting people who prefer solitary entertainment rather than sitting...
Brothers make marmots 'tom boys'
Female marmots born in litters that are mostly male become "tom boys", behaving in ways that are more typically male, say scientists.
Research identifies marketing mix strategy for pharmaceutical firms
A new research model depicts that detailing, relationships between sales representatives and medical doctors, is an extremely effective long-term marketing tool, while sampling has a stronger, short-term effect.
Video: What's Trending - Episode 16 - 8/30/11
Mark Cuban talking about HDNet and personalized medicine, a hilarious performance by Garfunkle & Oates and panelists Annie Duke and Joel Stein weigh in on what Google's "real name" policy,...
College Football Player Died From Head Trauma, Father Says
A football player for Frostburg State University in Maryland died from head trauma sustained on the field.
Video: Is Facebook getting your kids drunk?
What's Trending takes a look a new study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse that report Facebook contributes to teen substance abuse. (August 30, 2011)
Video: The Presidental Race to Social Media
With the 2012 Presidential election in sight, Column 5 shows us how social media is playing an ever-growing role in politics. (August 30, 2011)
The Internet always fosters revolution? Think again
New study finds that access to information can actually have a quenching effect on revolutions
Video: Let's F Cancer: Getting Gen Y to talk cancer
The goal of LetsFCancer.com is to get children talking to their parents about cancer. What's Trending takes a look at how founder Yael Cohen promotes early detection through open...
Like mama bears, nursing mothers defend babies with a vengeance
Women who breast-feed are far more likely to demonstrate a "mama bear" effect -- aggressively protecting their infants and themselves -- than women who bottle-feed their babies or non-mothers, according...
Science is ‘ignored’ in Nicaragua, say scientists
The Nicaraguan Academy of Science has called on candidates in November’s presidential election to push a programme for science.
"The Unforgettables" - a Choral Performance by Older Adults with Dementia and Their Family Members
"The Unforgettables," a chorus comprised of older adults with dementia and their family members will perform in the Sanctuary of St. Peter's Church, the Jazz Church, on Thursday, September 1...
Startup tries to put sociability back into movies
Streaming movies might not yet have the equivalent of a theater experience, with roaring crowds crunching on popcorn, but they are getting more social.
Who Desires Sexist Men? Women Looking for Casual Sex
The aggressive courtship strategies of sexist men are most successful on women with a preference for "no strings attached" sex and negative attitudes toward other women.
Before and After 9/11: Perceptions of the U.S. Then and Now
Ethan Katz, a UC assistant professor of history, analyzes the domestic and international perceptions of the United States since 9/11.
'Pursuing Peace Together' is Theme of Ithaca College 9/11 Anniversary Events
A series of events using the theme "Pursuing Peace Together" will be held at Ithaca College and in the community to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001,...
Lean How Citizens Can Act to Prevent a Terrorist Strike
Building skills in observation can aid the general public in spotting suspicious activity.
Stained Glass Window Memorial Remembers Lives Lost on 9/11
Designed by Fr. Richard Cannuli, an Augustinian Priest and artist at Villanova University, the 9/11 memorial remembers the Villanovans and others whose lives were tragically cut short on Sept. 11,...