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Sorrow and Salesmanship After the Spill
With the consequences of the Gulf of Mexico's oil spill seeming to worsen by the day, expressions of outrage and anguish over the disaster are mounting in the online universe.
To learn better, take a nap (and don't forget to dream)
It is by now well established that sleep can be an important tool when it comes to enhancing memory and learning skills. And now, a new study sheds light on...
Video: Marshmallow Test for Success
Researchers find that tempting children with one marshmallow now, or two marshmallows later might determine which kids will be successful in life based on their choice. Michelle Miller has the...
Family caregiving stress filled and isolating
Family members who provide care to relatives with dementia, but do not have formal training, frequently experience overwhelming stress that sometimes leads to breakdowns or depression, according to Penn State...
British heroin substitute may be associated with wide-ranging sight problems
Children born to mothers prescribed the heroin substitute methadone during pregnancy may be at risk of wide-ranging sight problems, indicates a small study.
Local perception of US military buildup in Guam
University of Guam assistant professor Amy Owen and her students recently completed a research project on the perception of local residents regarding the U.S. Military Buildup in Guam and related...
Less talk from parents can encourage more speech from children
(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Bath research student has helped with a study that has found children with poor language skills improve when their parents make a few simple changes...
Attitudes on the economy, immigration and illegal drugs are highlighted in Houston Area Survey
Concerns about the economy are changing Houstonians' attitudes toward jobs, immigration and the role of government, according to the 2010 Houston Area Survey, conducted by the Institute for Urban Research...
Sex ed change needs 'rethink': Ont. premier
A controversial new sex ed curriculum that would have seen Ontario children learn about sexual orientation in Grade 3 and masturbation in Grade 6 will be postponed and reworked, Premier...
Sounds Make Memories Stick During Sleep
MONTREAL--A good night's sleep, or even just a nap, can be an aid to memory. Psychologists have known for years that sleep solidifies what we've learned during the day, transforming...
Video: Crowdsourcing Crisis Information
CBSNews.com's Shira Lazar talks to Patrick Meier, founder of Ushahidi about the future of crowdsourcing crisis information.
Academic language impedes students' ability to learn science
With a little guidance, educators can help students learn to read and understand the complex language of science texts, according to Catherine E. Snow of Harvard University and the SERP...
Our Legal-Savvy Geek Community
The members of the online "geek community" are a bright bunch. But chances are you’re not going to see them at the next meeting of the American Bar Association or...
About Sam Harris’ Claim That Science Can Answer Moral Questions
The buzz in secular circles lately has been about a TED talk by Sam Harris, the author of The End of Faith read more
NIH unveils new opioid drug abuse therapy
ALBUQUERQUE, April 22 (UPI) -- The National Institute on Drug Abuse says it has created a treatment program designed to help young adults who are addicted to opioid drugs.
Parenting advice is junk science | Ann Robinson
Penelope Leach says it is a fact leaving a baby to cry is harmful, but using science to justify an instinctive response is wrong"It is not an opinion but a fact that...
Domestic robot to help sick elderly live independently longer
To enable elderly people to live at home as long as possible, a group of researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure...
More common ground in U.S. health care reform law disagreement than meets the eye
Researchers have found that less than a quarter of Americans want no changes to the health care legislation signed into law by the president last month. Of the nearly four...
Sports Star Role Models? Rubbish, Researchers Say
The suggestion that famous athletes serve as role models for underage fans is "rubbish," say researchers writing in Drug and Alcohol Review. The authors found that the loutish and drunken...
Gadgets: iFrogz headphones comfy to wear
New headphones from iFrogz are advertised as being more comfortable than most any other headphones available and, after wearing them for a few seconds, it's easy to confirm that claim.
Pressure To Publish Creates Bias In Science Literature
Academics are being increasingly pressured to produce 'publishable' results and The quality of scientific research may be suffering as a consequence, according to a new PLoS ONE study. The analysis...
Mums need more support
Education campaigns won't increase breastfeeding rates because women need more support, says a new survey.
By Fits and Starts, an Arduous Clean-Up
It took local crises and lonely voices to jump-start environmental action in the United States. But today the challenge is vastly more complex than sludge in the water or soot...
Poll finds most Californians unprepared for costs of long-term care
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fifty-eight percent of registered California voters age 40 and older feel unprepared to pay for services if they could no longer care for themselves and needed long-term care.
The Medical Minute: Making fitness fun for everyone
(PhysOrg.com) -- Heading outdoors with family and friends is a great opportunity for children to have fun, be active, expand their imaginations and experience all the joys of nature. With...
By Odin's Beard!
Ok, so not Odin, but Hadrian. "By Hadrian's Beard!" has not been uttered in major motion pictures that are insanely popular amongst teenage boys and those with the sense of...
Study of Vets Finds Ecstasy an Effective Treatment For PTSD
A combination of the party drug and talking with therapists allowed a majority of war vets to overcome their PTSD to a great extent War veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have...
ScienceShot: Household Pets—Unsafe at Any Speed
Cat and dog falls send tens of thousands of people to the hospital each year