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FOR KIDS: Afraid of its own fishy reflection
A cichlid brain works differently when the fish attacks its mirror image
Aussies back free speech online
A national survey has found that Australians are overwhelmingly in favour of free speech and freedom to criticise the government online.
Focusing on appearance may reduce tanning in young women
Focusing on the negative effects indoor tanning can have on appearance appears to reduce indoor tanning behaviour, even among young women who report that they tan to relax or alleviate...
Kids understand the relationship between humans and other animals
Parents, educators and developmental psychologists have long been interested in how children understand the relationship between human and non-human animals. For decades, the consensus was that as children begin reasoning...
Long-lasting sensory loss in WTC workers
New research from the Monell Centre and collaborating institutions reports that workers exposed to the complex mixture of toxic airborne chemicals following the 9/11 disaster had a decreased ability to...
Caring for a spouse with dementia leaves caregiver at risk
Wives and husbands who attend to mates have greater chance of developing problems themselves
Daily stress plummets after age 50
After age 50, daily stress and worry take a dive and happiness increases, according to an analysis of more than 340,000 adults questioned about the emotions they experienced "yesterday."
Waitress Axed for Bad Tip Rant on Facebook
Ashley Johnson, 22, Blasted the Couple by Name for Making Her Work Late and Leaving an Unsatisfactory Tip
Scientific fundamentalism in 1932 | Andrew Brown
80 years ago, the Archbishop of Canterbury was being defended against "Scientific fundamentalists". Nothing changesWe like to keep up with the times on these pages, but I still find really old newspapers irresistible:...
Air Force: Tests didn't include troubled GPS unit
(AP) -- The Air Force says it performed no advance testing on the specific type of military GPS receiver that had problems picking up locator signals after a change...
Observatory: Dog Breeding May Affect Longevity
A paper to be published next month suggests that docile, shy dogs tend to live much longer than bold, aggressive dogs.
Review Cites Flaws in U.S. Antimissile Program
A new analysis of the weapons being published by two antimissile critics casts doubt on the reliability of a key part of U.S. defense strategy.
Atudy: Religion influences economic behavior
(PhysOrg.com) -- Protestants who are reminded of their religion do more good deeds but the opposite is true for Catholics. This is one of the findings of a new economics...
Really?: The Claim: Caffeine Helps Prevent Nighttime Accidents on the Job
Can a cup of coffee help night-shift workers?
Personal Health: From Kind Words, Lessons on Condolences
In feedback and letters following the death of Jane E. Brody’s husband, readers provide lessons on how to express condolences most meaningfully to those left behind.
Personal Best: Warm-Ups Before Exercise: Many Methods, Little Research
There is theory about why warming up should work, but little solid research on whether it actually does.
Mind: Enemies Can Be Good for a Child’s Growth
New research suggests that as threatening as they may feel, antagonistic relationships can often enhance social and emotional development more than they impede it.
The Growing Market for 'War Porn' -- What's Going On?
(PhysOrg.com) -- "War porn" -- videos viewed for entertainment that feature gruesome footage of dead American soldiers or the killing of soldiers and civilians in the Middle East wars --...
Why Do We Crave Food?
Why do we get intense desires to eat certain foods? A pair of psychologists from Flinders University, Australia, say they may know. The team authored a review of the literature...
Newborns Learn While Sleeping
Newborns learn during sleep, say the authors of a new study in the Proceedings in The National Academy of Sciences. The findings reveal valuable information about how newborns are able...
The Science Of Streaky Shooting
Players, coaches, commentators and fans believe in streaky shooting, but universal assumptions are not always true.
Rogers sued for exposure of woman's affair
A Toronto woman is suing cellphone provider Rogers Wireless for a breach of privacy that led to the end of her marriage.
Brainy bacteria could revolutionise healthcare
New research could lead to cells learning how to do things by themselves – including body repair"When I started thinking about how to do this project, I got colleagues from six universities...
Euthanasia and the use of end-of-life drugs without explicit request
Despite fears to the contrary, the use of drugs to end life without patient request has not increased since euthanasia was legalized in Belgium, states a new article.
Online Phishing Scams Get Personal, Experts Caution
In a new phishing trend, spammers are focusing on individualized attacks.
Brain Science a Factor in Supreme Court Decision on Juvenile Crimes
Juveniles who have not committed murder should not be locked up for life, according...
Afghanistan: Opium Abuse Among Woman And Children
Thomas Sydenham (September 10, 1624 – December 29, 1689) was an English physician. Called "father of English medicine" or "English Hippocrates," told this quote:"Among the remedies which it has pleased...
Unleashing a Swarm of Augmented-Reality Cockroaches to Fight Phobias
Augmented Reality Cockroaches An augmented reality system could be used to treat various phobias. NeoAcademic blog It's a well-known tenet of psychology that to overcome your fears, you have to face them. But...