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SPACE.com Facebook Q&A: 10 Alan Shepard Questions for Biographer Neal Thompson
Alan Shepard's biographer, Neal Thompson, answers 10 of your questions.
Combination of ADHD and poor emotional control runs in families
A subgroup of adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also exhibit excessive emotional reactions to everyday occurrences, and this combination of ADHD and emotional reactivity appears to run in families.
Father in disgraced pathologist case acquitted
Ontario's highest court acquitted a man who pleaded guilty in the death of his infant son because of a report from now-disgraced pathologist Charles Smith.
Sense of justice built into the brain
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that the brain has built-in mechanisms that trigger an automatic reaction to someone who refuses to share. The reaction derives from...
Americans 45 and older are new voting-age majority
(AP) -- For the first time, Americans 45 and older make up a majority of the voting-age population, giving older Americans wider influence in elections as the U.S. stands...
Study finds gender bias in kids' books
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 3 (UPI) -- A study of children's books shows a gender bias with male characters, including male animals, leading the fictional pack, U.S. researchers say.
3 Questions: Fotini Christia on the war in Afghanistan
What impact will the death of Osama bin Laden have on the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan? And what effect will it have on the often-tense relationship between the United States and Pakistan?...
Amazing! Chimps Play Video Games and Grasp Who's Who
The discovery may shed light on the human mind.
Simulation upholds a theory of natural selection
Swiss researchers build an artificial population of virtual robots to test a biological idea about altruism. If natural selection means that only the fittest individuals survive to pass their genes...
How should systematic reviews consider evidence on harms?
Systematic reviews that attempt to assess the risk of harms (adverse effects) associated with specific therapies should consider a broad range of study designs, including both systematic reviews and observational...
Nicotine and cocaine leave similar mark on brain after first contact
The effects of nicotine upon brain regions involved in addiction mirror those of cocaine, according to new neuroscience research. A single 15-minute exposure to nicotine caused a long-term increase in...
High risks associated with egg donation to women with Turner’s syndrome, research reveals
Pregnancy via egg donation for women with Turner’s syndrome is potentially risky, both for the mother and the child, according to a multi-center study.
Dependency and passivity: You can have one without the other
Think of a dependent person, and you think of someone who's needy, high-maintenance, and passive. That's how many psychologists and therapists think of them, too; passivity is key. But dependency...
Narrow brands make you want to buy
If you want a beer at the beach bar, the Mexican brand Corona quickly springs to mind. Brands characterised by few, but strong associations, perform better than brands with many...
Using social networking to tap collective intelligence of online study groups
Taking their cue from social media, educators have developed a social networking application called Classroom Salon that engages students in online learning communities that effectively tap the collective intelligence of...
US TV ownership down for first time in 20 years
The number of US homes owning television sets is falling for the first time in two decades, the Nielsen Co. said on Tuesday.
Unusual Mother's Day gifts: Pass on the perfume and go for the grabber
(Medical Xpress) -- For those living with chronic conditions, the best Mothers Day gift is something that will make navigating her daily routine easier. There are almost 40 million people...
A new revolution
Even before his death, many observers felt Osama bin Laden’s terrorist tactics had been upstaged by the success of recent civilian protests and public uprisings in the quest for Arab liberation. Some now...
Ecstasy associated with chronic change in brain function
Ecstasy -- the illegal "rave" drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth -- may have therapeutic value. Clinical trials are testing Ecstasy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress...
Punishing Presidents at the polls could be on the increase with 'off-shoring' of US jobs set to rise
The loss of American jobs can cost incumbent presidents dearly at the ballot box particularly if these jobs are shifted overseas.
Pistachios pummel pretzels as a weight-wise snack
LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2011 -- When it comes to healthy snacking and weight management, a new study bolsters the long-held view that not all calories are created equal....
Columbia Business School study reveals empirical evidence on role of intermediary firms in trade
NEW YORK -- May 3, 2011 -- A study by Columbia Business School Professors Amit Khandelwal, a Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business senior scholar and assistant...
Afghanistan worst place to be a mother: report
Afghanistan is the worst place in the world to be a mother and Norway is the best, with stark differences in conditions for women and children in the two countries,...
Egypt must strive for meritocracy in science
Egypt has a chance to operate its science institutions as meritocracies — a difficult but critical task, says Bruce Alberts.
The Science Of Firewalking
What draws people to communal rituals has long been a topic of interest to sociologists and anthropologists. What draws people to a communal ritual like walking on hot coals is...
Brain Awareness video contest
Another science video contest that you can participate in: sponsored by the Society for Neuroscience, this competition is open to anyone anywhere in the world As I am sure you know by...
You want to know more, I know you do | Secrets of science writing
To hook your reader you need to give them a 'pause-for-thought' moment, says science writer Vivienne ParryEvery great science story has an "I never knew that" moment at its heart: some utterly delicious...
Memorial service for Eli Shapiro
A memorial service for Eli Shapiro, the former Sylvan C. Coleman Professor of Investment Management at Harvard Business School (HBS), will be held at the Class of 1959 Chapel on...