Latest science news in Psychology & Sociology
'Drugs to the brain' breakthrough
A new way of delivering drugs to the brain has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford.
Teen to take on her alleged online sex harasser
Kelsey Upton to speak against man who allegedly put her name, phone number on porn site with a porn photo of a woman
Researchers gain new insight into the brain's ability to reorganise itself
When Geoffrey Murphy, Ph.D., talks about plastic structures, he's not talking about the same thing as Mr. McGuire in The Graduate. To Murphy, an associate professor of molecular and integrative...
Fairy wrens: Accountants of the animal kingdom
A puzzling example of altruism in nature has been debunked with researchers showing that purple-crowned fairy wrens are in reality cunningly planning for their own future when they assist in...
'Dog's best friend' video reveals canine bonds
A partially wet and muddied dog, seeming to shiver from both confusion and cold, runs toward a cameraman in the Arahama area of Sendai, Japan, leading him over to an...
Quake Question #10: Why Are Spent Rods So Deadly?
Reader asks: Does the life of the rods affect their radioactive capabilities? Like, if...
Human gender roles influence research on animals
Biologists have shown that animals’ and plants’ traits and behavior in sexual conflicts are colored by a human viewpoint. They want to raise awareness of the issue and provoke discussion...
Personal music selections change when they can be viewed by the public
Providing information on your music consumption publicly can change it. A small study finds that people are willing to put a lot of effort into maintaining a desirable public image,...
Stanford psychologists design 60-minute exercise that raises GPAs of minority students
Along with the excitement and anticipation that come with heading off to college, freshmen often find questions of belonging lurking in the background: Am I going to make friends? Are...
Music is all in the mind
A brain–computer interface allows paralysed patients to play music with brainpower alone.
Oil trader Vitol pulls staff from Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 18 (UPI) -- Foreign non-essential workers were pulled out of Bahrain to the United Arab Emirates amid political violence in the country, said oil...
Getting in sync with IM proves profitable for investors
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research suggests that stock market day traders are more successful when they get in sync with their colleagues via IM, than are those who do not. This...
Facebook can help in disasters: academic
An Australian academic Friday praised the increasing use of social media during disasters, saying there had been a "beautiful display of humanity" on Facebook during recent catastrophes.
US politicians seek to connect with voters online
American voters are going online more than ever to engage in politics, and their elected representatives are seeking to meet them there -- with mixed results.
Study Undercuts View of College as a Place of Same-Sex Experimentation
Women with bachelor’s degrees were actually less likely to have had a same-sex experience than those who did not finish high school.
The nuclear crisis and Japan’s government
The response of Japan’s government to its multiple unfolding disasters has been better than its past performance in moments of crisis, but the country’s political leaders still have a long way to go...
Stopgap Redux
Another temporary spending measure will keep the federal government funded until April 8.
The inhumanness of technology
Ever get the feeling that a thumbs-up on Facebook just isn't the same as seeing a friend? Ever feel like you want more than 140 characters from someone?
Medical transfers to RCMP discussed at inquest
Yellowknife RCMP are frustrated with medical privacy legislation that makes it difficult for officers to know the condition of a patient that's being transferred into police custody, one officer said...
Harvard pushes to aid Japan
For several days, Hiroko Kumaki didn’t know if her family was safe. The Harvard senior had seen the horrific images of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last Friday (March 11),...
Experimental philosophy opens new avenues into old questions
A philosophy professor examines the notions of free will and determinism through test methods used in social sciences. Experimental philosophy can likely help address other conundrums as well.
Want more zest for life? Consider gardening
Does gardening contribute to quality of life and increased wellness for older adults? Researchers from the Texas A&M and Texas State Universities asked these questions in a survey of people...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Dogs
From their incredible diversity to their surprisingly sophisticated psychology,10 amazing facts about dogs.
Spotlight on Harvard in Chile
President Drew Faust is traveling this week to highlight Harvard’s engagement with Latin America. In Chile, she is meeting with government and academic leaders and getting a firsthand look at the tangible benefits...
Guilty Plea in Murder of Yale Grad Student
Former Yale University laboratory worker Raymond Clark pleaded guilty today to murdering 24-year-old graduate...
Horticulture students link problem-solving to employment
Recognizing the need for university students to develop problem-solving skills they will need in their careers, educators are looking to student-centered, problem-based learning strategies. Problem-based learning (PBL) experiences have been...
'Erratic' information from Japan about nuclear crisis creates conflicting advice
International frustration mounts at Japanese authorities as embassies, scientists and governments give conflicting information to their citizensOfficial and public dismay mounted on Thursday at the conflicting advice and contradictory statements being put out about...
China plans to build Eden Project
China is planning to develop a version of the Eden Project, the BBC learns.