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Canine compulsive disorder gene identified in dogs
A canine chromosome 7 locus that confers a high risk of compulsive disorder susceptibility has been identified.
Negative phys ed teacher can cause a lifetime of inactivity
A negative physical education teacher can turn people off fitness for good, according to new research.
Autism Clusters Found in California's Major Cities
California scientists have discovered clusters of autism , largely in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas, where children are twice as likely to have autism as children in...
Worldwide study finds few gender differences in math abilities
Girls around the world are not worse at math than boys, even though boys are more confident in their math abilities, and girls from countries where gender equity is more...
Small, thin children may have poorer lung function
A new study shows that poor lung function during adolescence and through midlife may be influenced by several factors, including birth weight, height, and gender.
Serious emotional disturbances found among children after Katrina
Mental health professionals have shown that there are serious emotional disturbances (SED) among children as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The Category 3 storm ravaged the Gulf Coast in August...
Taking Science To The Movies
After Top Gun, the number of fighter pilot recruits exploded. After CSI took over the country, more people went into forensic science. The lesson? Media definitely makes a difference in...
So much for 'Sense' About Science | Zac Goldsmith
Perfectly sensible celebrity observations about science are being mocked by a group that's no innocent fact-checking serviceEvery few months, an organisation called Sense About Science (SAS) issues a pamphlet that makes fun of...
Toxicants detected in Asian monkey hair may warn of environmental threats to people and wildlife
Testing hair from Asian monkeys in dense urban areas may provide early warnings of toxic threats to humans, especially children, and wildlife. A study of young macaques at the Swoyambhu...
Sexual responses differ for women and men, new Queen's study shows
New research led by Queen's University Psychology professor Meredith Chivers finds that men's reports of feeling sexually aroused tend to match their physiological responses, while women's mind and body responses...
Tinnitus Sufferers Find Healing Power in Their Favorite Songs
Troubadours, romantics and Bono have all claimed at one point or another that music has the power to heal. They might finally get some backing from the scientific community if a group...
25,000 join anti-prorogation Facebook group
More than 25,000 people have joined an anti-prorogation group on Facebook following Prime Minister Stephen Harper's decision to suspend Parliament for two months until after the Vancouver Winter Olympics.
What You Should Really Remember About Ginkgo
Once again ginkgo, when rigorously tested, proves ineffective in preventing dementia or improving cognitive function. Yet ginkgo advocates soldier on.
Computer reads human faces
Researchers have made a program to interpret human expressions – including brief looks that are usually too fast to catch.
The real G-spot myth | Yvonne Roberts
Scientific debates over whether the G-spot exists ignore the complex reality of women's sex livesLay down your sat-navs, the journey is over: the destination a mirage. Or is it? According to new research...
Nurse home visitation program reduces girls' potential criminality later in life
Girls whose mothers were visited at home by nurses during pregnancy and the children's infancy appear less likely to enter the criminal justice system by age 19, according to a...
Cases: Medical Care That Transcends Words
Communication beyond speech, like tone and body language, helps achieve healing in the doctor’s office.
Mind: Where Did the Time Go? Do Not Ask the Brain
Memories have a big impact on the sensation of passing time, scientists say.
Social workers bound for High Arctic communities
Two new social workers are set to arrive early this year in Canada's High Arctic, which has been without any social workers for the past few months.
Packing Tetrahedrons, and Closing in on a Perfect Fit
A flurry of academic activity has focused on packing arrangements for a geometric solid that Aristotle wrongly thought would leave no gaps when stacked.
Sir Isaac Newton's 367th Birthday Today, Let's Roll & Tribute !!
The 367th Anniversary of Sir Isaac Newton falls today. Sir Isaac Newton was born in England on 25th December 1943 (Please do not confuse with the birthday now being celebrated...
Six Revelations About Women and Sex
News that the G-spot may be a figment of women's imaginations is one of several surprising studies.
Researchers define uniform method to interpret autism spectrum disorders
A researcher from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has defined a new, integrated interpretation of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which makes it easier to understand both the commonalities and differences...
Scans Show Learning 'Sculpts' The Brain's Connections
Spontaneous brain activity formerly thought to be "white noise" measurably changes after a person learns a new task, researchers have shown. Scientists also report that the degree of change reflects...
Pregnant Women, Eat Bacon And Eggs--They Promote Fetal Brain Development
Bacon and Eggs are delicious. And most people probably wouldn't mind having more of both in their diets for that reason alone. Pregnant women, however, may have a real reason...
Assessing Eyesight and Ethnic Group Norms in Young Children
How common are vision disorders in infants and young children, and do rates differ by ethnic group?
Autism 'leaky gut' rejected
An expert panel says there's no strong evidence that digestive problems are more common in children with autism, compared with other children, or that special diets work, contrary to claims...
Veterinarians lead way in disaster response for animals
Most people can picture the first responders who come to the rescue in the wake of a natural disaster. But who provides emergency help for the dogs, cats and horses...