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Many US women have children by more than one man
The first national study of the prevalence of multiple partner fertility shows that 28 percent of all U.S. women with two or more children have children by more than one...
"Facebook depression" seen as new risk for teens
Doctors' group warns site can make already-down teens even more-so with out-of-context happy messaging on other kids' pages
Video skilled the students so far
Making a video about a scientific experiment rather than writing up a presentation poster leads to better learning and clearer understanding of the concepts underpinning the experiment according to science...
Baby Chicks Reject Escher-esque Impossible Shapes
Are baby birds' brains hard-wired for 3-D perception? Understanding the difference between what's right and what's wrong - at least when it comes to the three-dimensional structure of objects - may be hard-wired...
Super Glue inventor dies aged 94
Harry Wesley Coover Jr created the glue by accident while working for Tennessee Eastman CompanyHarry Wesley Coover Jr, known as the inventor of Super Glue, has died at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee,...
Natural aphrodisiacs: 'Spicing' up your love life possible, finds study of ginseng and saffron
Looking to spice up your sex life? Try adding ginseng and saffron to your diet. Both are proven performance boosters, according to a new scientific review of natural aphrodisiacs conducted...
Chemists play important roles as advisers for science-based television shows, movies
Producers and writers for several popular medical and science fiction television shows like House, Breaking Bad, and Zula Patrol -- major sources of information about science and technology for millions...
Waking up with a sense of euphoria...
Stand up. Be funny. About physics? Ryan Nichol describes the experience.Last week (well actually the week before since it has taken me so long to get round to writing this) I had...
London Olympics pledge for more exercise flops
(AP) -- At a north London gym on a recent evening, Claire Palmer was busy pounding her gloved fists into a punching bag.
Folk remedies for colic do not work, review says
That nonstop crying of a baby with colic has some parents turning to popular folk remedies. Unfortunately, there's no good evidence they work, according to a review of 15 studies.
Video: UCLA student's racist rant and freedom of speech
Nancy Giles questions the true meaning behind America's right to freedom of speech after a video posted on YouTube by a UCLA student complaining about Asians in the library stirred...
Adder abnormalities lead to UK's first genetic survey of snakes
Researchers want to find out if decreasing numbers of snakes caused by urbanisation has led to inbreeding among addersWith a quick dart of the arm, snake catcher Nigel Hand snares his prey...
The Web And The Creativity Bust
Imagine, if you will, a Borg cube from Star Trek humming along through space, part of a fleet of such cubes, each with millions of drones participating in a spatially...
Autism, Community, Personality Traits, And The Chasm That Threatens
Spend anytime in the online autism community, and you'll find a rich cast of characters offering a diverse perspective on what it means to be autistic. From clinically diagnosed autistics...
The science of empathy
Does it upset you when you see people arguing? Do you cry at the cinema? Empathy is one of our most powerful emotions yet society has all but ignored it. Autism expert...
The Obama Precendent In International Humanitarian Law
President Obama's recent actions have set a clear black line which repressive governments now cannot cross. By targeting and destroying Qaddafi's heavy weapons, navy and air-force, in the timely and precise...
Heavy Weapons, Armor, Aircraft, And Revolution.
Successful Revolutions and Unsuccessful rebellions follow a common pattern: those who hold the heavy armored weapons and aircraft usually win in the street. This is one major reason why the participation of elements...
How Well Do You Know Your Friends?
How does your best friend feel when people act needy? Or, about people being dishonest? What do they think when others seem uncomfortable in social situations? According to an upcoming...
The Chemistry Of Light Bulbs—And Why CFL’s Are Overrated
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A doctor makes an airport connection
A doctor runs into a patient who's mopping floors at La Guardia. When the woman asks for a quick medical exam, hesitation gives way to thoughtfulness.I ducked into the ladies'...
Unlocking Martha's stories
Psychologist Charles Fernyhough has been recording his grandmother's memories. Martha is 93, and many of her stories have been locked away for decades. Would she remember more if their chats were in Yiddish,...
Letters: Cox faces the music on volume controls
Thank you for giving Brian Cox the opportunity to clarify his views on the reduction in volume of the soundtrack with Wonders of the Universe (G2, 24 March). I am hearing-impaired and...
Babies and Learning
Are we pre-wired to know right from wrong or are we blank slates that learn solely by our exposure to the environment? By studying the behavior of newborns, psychologist Karen...
Global water experiment will celebrate the International Year of Chemistry 2011
What may be the world's largest chemistry experiment in history launched last week as part of the International Year of Chemistry 2011. The American Chemical Society (ACS) announced it will...
God's Hand? 44% of Americans See Natural Disasters of Sign of End Times
A new poll finds that many Americans believe that God controls daily events, including natural disasters.
Bullying alters brain chemistry, leads to anxiety
Getting kicked around is no fun for anyone, but researchers are finding that it's not just the body that's bruised, but the brain, too. New experiments from Rockefeller show that...
Imagining Mars
(PhysOrg.com) -- This composite of three artists' renderings from 1975 was only wish fulfillment for an unnamed JPL artist; however, the landscape and the rendered shapes took into account what...
Neuroscience: Blue in the face
The way that humans perceive each other is strongly affected by the configuration, contour, and complexion of faces. Researchers from Toyohashi Tech report the importance of facial color on neural...