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Minnesota song-sharing case heads for 3rd trial
(AP) -- A trade group representing the major music labels said Wednesday it will reject a reduced penalty for a central Minnesota woman found guilty of sharing 24 songs...
Quebec MDs ask for pay to volunteer in Haiti
Quebec orthopedists heading to Haiti to volunteer in relief efforts want to be paid their normal daily $800 wage.
Reproductive coercion often is accompanied by physical or sexual violence, study finds
Young women and teenage girls often face efforts by male partners to sabotage birth control or coerce pregnancy -- including damaging condoms and destroying contraceptives -- and these efforts, defined...
Kids' calorie toll lower with labelled menus
Parents choose lower-calorie options for their children at fast-food restaurants when nutritional information is available on the menu, U.S. researchers have found.
Ambidextrous Children May Have More Problems in School
Children who use both hands equally well have more academic problems than their right-handed peers.
Martin Amis suggesting euthanasia booths? It's all about his work| Michael White
Martin Amis may be in a funk about growing old and publicity for his book, but the 'silver tsunami's' future is all about work, and perhaps he could be a lollipop man…What...
In pictures: How to spot an alien
Science fiction writers, Hollywood and television have already warned us what to expect
China rejects claims of Internet hacking attacks
(AP) -- The Chinese government denied involvement in Internet attacks and defended its online censorship Monday after the United States urged Beijing to investigate complaints of cyber intrusions in...
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Driven to distraction: New study shows driving hinders talking
It is well known that having a conversation (for example on a cell phone) impairs one's driving. A new study indicates the reverse is also true: Driving reduces one's ability...
Berkeley High may cut lab classes to fund programs for struggling students
Trying to address a major ethnic and racial achievement gap, the school could divert funds from before- and after-school science labs filled mostly with white students. The plan has sparked debate. Aaron Glimme's...
NSAIDs may be more effective than paracetamol for period pain
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be more effective for relieving period pain than paracetamol, according to a new review. However, it remains unclear whether any one NSAID is...
Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society, edited by Bill Bryson | Book review
Robin McKie is disappointed by a collection of essays published to mark 350 years of the Royal SocietyOn a damp weeknight in late November in 1660, a dozen men gathered in rooms...
Pope to priests: Go forth and blog
(AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI has a new commandment for priests struggling to get their message across: Go forth and blog.
Autism Speaks responds to recent publications citing autism clusters in California
Two recent, separate publications identified regions with higher than expected numbers of autism cases -- or clusters -- in California. Using data collected by the California Department of...
This column will change your life: Short cuts for taking everyday decisions
Everyday decisions are often the ones that we find most problematical. So why not have a few short cuts to help you reach the right ones?I feel slightly sorry for Suzy Welch,...
Family under the microscope
Nature v nurture – what are the latest genetic findings?The nature-nurture debate remains a hardy perennial for parents: why are siblings so different to each other? The latest evidence makes it look increasingly...
Animal research study shows many tests are full of flaws
Whether you support or detest such experiments, it's important to know if they are well conductedLike many people, you're possibly afraid to share your views on animal experiments, because you don't want anyone...
Dream Jobs 2010
The willingness to jump off an obvious career path, make a sudden change in direction, and, sometimes, take advantage of a stroke of luck landed these 10 technologists their dream...
New Musical "Cell Side Story" Puts Science on Stage
Meet Kenny Twist and the DNA girl. They are the stars of a new animated film, "Cell Side Story," developed by students at Atkins Academic and Technology High School in...
Vital Signs: Choking Game No Mystery to Children, Oregon Study Finds
A risky pastime is more popular than once thought, researchers said.
Public school teacher absenteeism declines when principals have more control
(PhysOrg.com) -- Public school teachers took less time off when principals had more flexibility to dismiss them without completing elaborate documentation or attending a hearing, one of two new University...
Playful minds: Gorillas play games just like we do
(PhysOrg.com) -- Gorillas play competitive games like we do, helping to keep games going and even giving younger friends a fair chance, according to the latest research. The study, by...
Research findings may help online marketing campaigns achieve more success
(PhysOrg.com) -- Why do some online ad campaigns go viral while other online marketing messages gather "cyber-dust" on the information superhighway? The key may lie in the motivation of Internet...
California Supreme Court invalidates state limits on medical marijuana possession
The justices unanimously declare unconstitutional a 2003 provision that capped possession at eight ounces and cultivation at six mature or 12 immature plants. ...
What Is The 'Mental Plane' As Per The Observer?
This is a concept I wish to introduce, given my articles on Consciousness Studies. Have you ever noticed that you start your day and you are in a certain mood, and...
Cambridge academic warns of psychological impact of Haiti earthquake
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Cambridge academic who is coordinating the mental health response to the Haiti earthquake disaster for one of the first international NGOs into the country warns that mental...
The 'sultan of slime': Biologist continues to be fascinated by organisms after nearly 70 years of study
(PhysOrg.com) -- Where others see dirt, John Bonner sees beauty. Where others see jumbled clumps, he sees highly sophisticated organization.