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Video: Egypt: The Online Revolution
Katie Couric speaks with Google executive Wael Ghonim about the role of social media in the Egyptian revolution and what role he may play in shaping a new government.
Vt. mulls ban on aliases online for sex offenders
(AP) -- Vermont lawmakers are considering making it a crime for convicted sex offenders to use false names on social media sites like Facebook, after one such incident was...
For overweight maestro, it was the pot calling the kettle black
When a patient returned fire on a diagnosis of needed weight loss, it was a wake-up call.Leopold, a retired symphony conductor, came into my office to go over lab results...
'Black Swan's' psychological spin
What is fantasy, delusion or psychosis is hard to tell in the Oscar-nominated filmThe premise
The irony of painkillers
Despite expectations of relief, painkillers often worsen problems, especially for serious athletes, research suggests.People usually have good reasons for swallowing over-the-counter painkillers: They're hurting.
Prepare for a 'good death' with an advance directive and effective surrogates
Spelling out end-of-life wishes is crucial, but even a living will and a healthcare power of attorney can't envision every medical circumstance.Most people would agree that when the time comes,...
Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain by Antonio Damasio - review
Steven Rose examines a neurologist's attempt to explain why we have conscious selvesConsciousness has become a hot topic for brain scientists. Once, we were content to leave the interminable mind/brain problem to philosophers...
Delving Into the Mind of a Dictator
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak seemed unable to separate his identity from Egypt's, political psychologists say.
Best News Pictures of 2010: World Press Winners
Whooper swans, a victim of the Taliban, and Bolivian wrestlers are among the winners of the 2010 World Press Photo Contest.
Shortcuts: Tiptoeing Out of One’s Comfort Zone (and of Course, Back In)
A comfort zone can soothe, but it can also spoil. Still, it’s one thing to leave that safety under one’s own steam and another to be yanked out.
The New Old Age: Getting Dad to Talk About It
Older men often are reluctant to tell their doctors, much less family members, that something is wrong, experts say.
He says, she says: Men and women view living together very differently
(PhysOrg.com) -- More couples are living together than ever before, but the reasons men give for cohabitingand the concerns they express about itdiffer markedly from women's, a new study shows.
Consults: Men, Women and A.D.H.D.
Dr. Russell Barkley responds to readers questions about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Brain researcher recognized for contributions to understanding, treatment of drug dependence
Warren K. Bickel, director of the Center for Substance Abuse at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the America Psychological Association Don...
'Friends with benefits' viewed differently by the sexes, create public health concerns
(PhysOrg.com) -- Men and women who engage in sexual behavior with their friends view and treat those relationships quite differently in ways that could have public health implications regarding...
Just say no ... to robosexual marriage?
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: In a case of life imitating "Futurama," Maryland's gay-marriage debate has somehow morphed into worries about robot-human marriages.
Love Drug? Oxytocin's Tender Effects Questioned
Here's the dark side of the "love" hormone.
Study: You'll have better luck with a valentine if you have a few things in common
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two experiments showed that having just a few things in common like a favorite author or musician was enough to make someone feel the stress and...
Dementia language not universal: study
The barriers facing Australian dementia sufferers from non-English speaking backgrounds will be the subject of a new study from The Australian National University, which seeks to speak directly to people...
Diamonds not always a girl's best friend
With Valentines Day around the corner, jewelers are gearing up for a busy period as happy couples come shopping for the perfect engagement ring. Top of the list is the...
You benefit if your romantic partner recovers well from spats
People searching for fulfilling and stable romantic relationships should look for a romantic partner who recovers from conflict well. Yes, it turns out that if your romantic partner recoups well...
UN health agency sounds alarm on alcohol abuse
(AP) -- Alcohol abuse is killing 2.5 million people each year and governments must do more to prevent it, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Archive Gallery: PopSci Fights the Battle of the Sexes
July 1928 PopSci attempts to determine, once and for all, which is the superior gender Over the years, Popular Science has strived to answer your questions about the world we live in....
Private Life, Public Spotlight: Astronaut and Congresswoman’s Love Story
Recent events have cast an unprecedented public glimpse into the relationship of a spaceman and politician.
What's the point of being nice? | Carole Jahme
Altruism and cooperation among humans and other animals is all very well, but what's to stop a few selfish individuals from taking advantage? Carole Jahme went to the zoo to find outCo-operative behaviour,...
Left Versus Right - Which Side Is Really Meaner, Liberals Or Conservatives?
When the shootings in Arizona occurred, various pundits in the media jumped on 'right ring radio' and 'culture of hate' (meaning conservative news programs) despite the fact that the shooter...
Third trimester group B streptococcus test doesn't accurately predict presence during labor
Many women are having different test results for Group B streptococcus between their routine third trimester screening and a rapid test performed at the time of labor.
Distract Yourself: Interruptions Can Boost Performance
Our minds become accustomed to a task, so taking a break can help us re-engage in a longer task, a study indicates.