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Materialistic people liked less by peers than 'experiential' people
People who pursue happiness through material possessions are liked less by their peers than people who pursue happiness through life experiences, according to a new study.
Fetal epigenetics change during pregnancy
NEW YORK, April 15 (UPI) -- U.S. medical scientists say they've discovered epigenetic marks on human placentas change from the first trimester of pregnancy to the third.
Video: Palin on Policy: 'Un-American'
CBS News RAW: In a Tea Party rally in Boston, Mass. Sarah Palin decried the current policies of President Obama and called them "un-American."
Rocket Science: Involved Parents Reduce Teen Smoking
New research conducted by Cardiff University scientists suggests that good parenting is still the best way to prevent teenage smoking. The three-year-study of 3,500 11 to 15 year-olds found that children...
Hurts so good: Chronic pain changes brain response to acute pain
New research reveals why a stimulus that healthy human subjects perceive as a reward might be processed quite differently in the brains of humans suffering from chronic pain. The study,...
Mixed-race people perceived as 'more attractive'
In the largest study of its kind Dr Michael Lewis of Cardiff University's School of Psychology, collected a random sample of 1205 black, white, and mixed-race faces...
Why humans believe that better things come to those who wait
New research reveals a brain circuit that seems to underlie the ability of humans to resist instant gratification and delay reward for months, or even years, in order to earn...
Smart career planning
Who'll be the best fit for the company? While human resources experts often find it difficult to identify suitable candidates or evaluate existing employees' talents and skills, assessment centres undoubtedly...
Experiment shows brief meditative exercise helps cognition
Some of us need regular amounts of coffee or other chemical enhancers to make us cognitively sharper. A newly published study suggests perhaps a brief bit of meditation would prepare...
Calls to reduce light pollution
Most people feel their view of the night sky is spoiled by artificial light, a survey for the Campaign to Protect Rural England suggests.
A truth test for randomness
Quantifying just how unpredictable random numbers really are could aid quantum cryptography.
House moves to stop scams using false caller IDs
(AP) -- Using false caller ID with the intent of tricking people into revealing personal information or otherwise causing harm would become illegal under legislation that passed the House...
To sleep or not to sleep? Math software to help plan astronaut, shift worker schedules
HOUSTON -- (April 14, 2010) -- Shifting work schedules can wreak havoc on a person's ability to get enough sleep, resulting in poor performance on the job.
Magazine Preview: The Estrogen Dilemma
New science is showing that estrogen’s effects on women’s minds and bodies may depend upon when they first start taking it. What should you do?
Halifax newspaper told to reveal online posters
A court has ordered a Halifax weekly newspaper to release information that could identify seven anonymous online posters.
Pentagon turns to 'softer' sciences
US defence research to focus more on biology, cybersecurity and social sciences to help win conflicts.
Regaining the Rainbow
There is ample evidence that men and women think, express themselves and even experience emotions differently (for more details, read on through this issue). But in the area of sensory...
World view: Moment of reckoning
Tough choices lie ahead in UK research policy, and they need to be debated openly in the general election campaign, says Colin Macilwain.
Lazy label hides kids' problems
A psychologist has found that children labelled as lazy by teachers and parents may have numerous learning difficulties.
Gazprom considering Israeli gas?
JERUSALEM, April 14 (UPI) -- Russian gas explorers have approached the Israeli government regarding possible offshore exploration activity, Israeli ministers said.
Your Next Computer May Know How You Feel
(PhysOrg.com) -- Friends, loved ones and pets can sense your mood almost instantly - and one day your computer may be able to do so pretty quickly as well.
Migraine: Aspirin and an antiemetic is a reasonable option
A single dose of 900-1000 mg aspirin can substantially reduce migraine headache pain within two hours, for more than half of people who take it. It also reduces any associated...
UI researchers analyse implications of 'intelligent design' for human behaviour
Although evolutionists and creationists strongly disagree about the role that intelligent design plays in the origins of bodies and brains, they curiously agree about the role that intelligent design plays...
The Curious Cook: Why Cilantro Tastes Like Soap, for Some
Why an herb loved by much of the world is reviled by a loud minority.
The Physics Of Parenting On The Autism Spectrum
For me, parenting a child with autism sometimes feels like taking high school physics. I was never a science-minded kid. I was a writer. I did theater. I was all about...
Nebraska Law Sets New Limits on Abortion
Proponents say they want to spare fetuses pain. Critics think the real goal is to undermine the Roe v. Wade ruling.
MS treatment sought in India by P.E.I. woman
A Prince Edward Island woman plans to travel to India soon to try the latest experimental treatment for multiple sclerosis.
Measles outbreak sends unvaccinated students home
Unvaccinated students are being sent home from school because of the growing measles outbreak in Vancouver, and that has at least one parent concerned that the policy is unfair.