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AIBS publishes Darwin articles open access
To celebrate the 150th anniversary this month of the publication of On the Origin of Species, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is publishing open access two peer-reviewed articl
Decision day for health care in the House
(AP) -- President Barack Obama is trying to close the deal in the House on his health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote that's certain to be seen as...
Truth and myth
God created mankind to Alhanifip, faith and truth in the same out of all human beings, it creates Maftora the truth, know the truth and falsehood, aligned to the right,...
When teens announce they're vegetarian
Steer them toward a healthy non-meat diet. And watch for red flags, such as signs of an eating disorder. ...
Tracking the 'contagion' in suicide clusters
Researchers seek to understand how suicide spreads within communities, such as a Palo Alto high school. ...
Alternative medicine is becoming mainstream
Many adults are choosing to treat themselves using nontraditional methods, but to what end? ...
Conflicts can arise when raising a vegetarian child
Children need reassurance and strategies for making food choices when they're not with parents. ...
Are your drugs laws working? Ask a scientist
It's pleasing to see, in the storm of commentary over Professor David Nutt's sacking as the government's chief drugs adviser, that everyone outside politics now recognises the importance of scientific evidence in devising...
Relationships: The buddy beautiful
Friends can be good for your physical as well as your emotional wellbeingAristotle defined a friend as "a single soul dwelling in two bodies". Members of Facebook whose "friends" reach triple figures may have a...
At-home fetal monitor may give 'false reassurance'
Expectant parents shouldn't rely on home fetal heart monitors to give an accurate picture, a doctor says.
UWM study explores why women leave engineering careers
While only one in 10 male engineers leave their field by the time they reach their 30s, about one in four women are not working in engineering despite having completed...
Another reason to cover your cough - pets at risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else...
Racial segregation key factor in subprime lending
(PhysOrg.com) -- New study examines impact of segregation on the prevalence of high-cost loans in U.S. metro areas. Subprime loans disproportionately located in segregated areas.
Monell Center Joins With CAS to Host Beijing Meeting on Taste and Smell Research
The Monell Center and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) are co-hosts of the Beijing International Meeting on Taste and Smell Research. Organized by Monell in collaboration with the CAS,...
K-State Expert Says Fear Of H1N1 Amplifies Normal Anxiety About School, Offers Tips On How To Cope
For university students, anxiety about grades is nothing new. But this year, students also may be anxious about the H1N1 flu virus and missing classes.
Thomas Whiston
Our father Thomas Whiston, who has died of cancer aged 70, spent his life in education and research and was the author of more than 150 books and papers on a wide...
Think twice before you boo your competitor
(PhysOrg.com) -- Next time you watch a heavy weight lifting tournament, tell the person next to you not to boo the person that he doesn't want to win.
British scientists challenge government
Scientists who act as government advisers must be free to discuss their findings and recommendations in public, even if they disagree with government policies, top scientists said Friday.
Turn On, Tune In, Develop? Researchers Examine How Brain Benefits From Musical Training
For most people music is an enjoyable, although momentary, form of entertainment. But for those who seriously practiced a musical instrument when they were young, perhaps when they played in...
Interview: Sweet Science
David Jakeman talks about carbohydrates, drugs and meeting Darwin. Interview by Nicola Wise
David Chalmers And The Singularity That Will Probably Not Come
David Chalmers is a philosopher of mind, best known for his argument about the difficulty of what he termed the “hard problem” of consciousness, which he typically discusses by way...
New statement outlines ATS positions on research, education, advocacy
The ATS has issued an official statement that outlines the Society's position on research, training, education, patient care and advocacy. The statement, which appears in the November 15 issue of...
The first casualty of war
Researchers reporting in BioMed Central's open access journal Conflict and Health found that the discrepancy in media reporting of casualty numbers in the Iraq conflict can potentially misinform the public...
All dressed-up and nowhere to go
Parents who dress their children in inappropriate clothing could be inadvertently hampering their child's physical activity in childcare settings. The study, reported in BioMed Central's open access journal, International Journal...
Two Research Careers: A Fable For Grad Students
Let me describe two very different academic careers. read more
A sound practice: Cochlear implants restore children's hearing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ava Martin seems less nervous than her parents as the three sit in an audiologist`s office at UC Irvine Medical Center a few days after Labor Day. In...
Sesame Street Goes Global, From HIV+ Muppet to Iraq War
Sesame Street character Cookie Monster is gobbling Google's logo for the show's 40th anniversary. But around the world it's other Muppets that steal the show—and reflect the cultures and conflicts...
Don't Shush That Baby, It's Learning
Howling infants are actually warming up their speech skills [Read more]