Latest science news in Psychology & Sociology
Fitness items that are worth giving
Recommended: JadeYoga mats, Speedo Hydro Resistant Arm and Leg Trainers, REI Shuksan jacket, Petzl e+LITE, Lululemon Athletica's Brisk Arm Warmers and Swiftly Tech T-shirts. Writing about fitness, we see a lot of gear,...
Health-related books
The folks on your shopping list are likely an eclectic mix, with various interests and opinions and points of view. But all of them have some interest in some aspect...
Government overseas aid is no bar to individual giving
Overseas development charities are highly dependent on donations from individuals. In this new study, researchers from the Universities of Southampton, Oxford and Cass Business School examined how the level of...
New screening tool helps identify children at risk for developmental issues
When a baby is born, new parents often wonder, "Will he be the next President of the United States?" or "Could she be the one to find a cure for...
Caffeine doesn't reverse the negative cognitive impact of alcohol, study shows
People who drink may want to know that coffee won't sober them up, according to new laboratory research. Instead, a cup of coffee may make it harder for people to...
21st-Century Babies: Uncertain Laws on Surrogates Leave Custody at Issue
Surrogacy is largely without regulation, creating an emerging commercial market for babies that raises vexing ethical questions.
U.S. and Russia Open Talks on Limits to War in Cyberspace
After years of rejecting Russia’s overtures, the United States is seeking a new approach needed to blunt an international arms race in cyberspace.
My week | Simon Singh
The noted science writer considers his forthcoming libel action and the campaign to reform England's libel lawsI returned to Imperial College, my alma mater, to attend the 60th birthday dinner of Felix, the...
Women researchers less likely to receive major career funding grants, study shows
Women were less likely than men to receive major funding for scientific research, according to a new study.
Don't I know you? How cues and context kick-start memory recall
We have all had the embarrassing experience of seeing an acquaintance in an unfamiliar setting. We know we know them but can't recall who they are. But with the correct...
AP IMPACT: Science not faked, but not pretty
LONDON (AP) -- E-mails stolen from climate scientists show they stonewalled skeptics and discussed hiding data - but the messages don't support claims that the science...
Poor Children Likelier to Get Antipsychotics
Some children from poor families may be receiving powerful drugs not because they need them but because it is deemed a cheaper way to treat a problem.
Makers say CDs induce more restful sleep
But the jury's still out on those claims. ...
Too good to re-gift
Re-gifting isn't an inherently bad idea, but the very idea that somebody is off-loading his or her unwanted holiday or birthday junk makes a re-giftee feel dirty and unworthy. Far...
TWILIGHT 2
So, this is a lot different than Phoenix, huh?" he asked. "Very." "It doesn't rain much there, does it?" "Three or four times a year." "Wow, what must that be like?" he wondered. "Sunny," I...
That night it was finally quiet
"So, how did you like school? Have you made any friends?" he asked as he was taking seconds.Replica handbags "Well, I have a few classes with a girl named Jessica. I sit...
There were five people at the table
By Friday I was perfectly comfortable entering my Biology class, no longer worried that Edward would be there. For all I knew, he had dropped out of school. I tried not...
"Hello," said a quiet, musical voice
Jessica pulled on my arm. "Hello? Bella? What do you want?" I looked down; my ears were hot. I had no reason to feel self-conscious, I reminded myself. I hadn't done anything wrong.buy...
It's too bad about the snow
He handed it to me; it seemed like he was being careful not to touch my skin again. I took the most fleeting look I could manage. "Interphase." I passed him the microscope...
Pride and Prejudice
IF Elizabeth, when Mr. Darcy gave her the letter, did not expect it to contain a renewal of his offers, she had formed no expectation at all of its contents. ...
Extreme fear: could you handle it?
When disaster strikes, whether you live or die depends on how you react to the crisis…If you suddenly found yourself in a life-or-death crisis and had to make a decision that would...
Bad science: Climate change? Well, we'll be dead by then | Ben Goldacre
So as we career towards a mediocre outcome in Copenhagen, why do roughly half the people in this country not believe in man-made climate change, when the overwhelming majority of scientists do?Firstly we...
A Delicate Balance of Sexual Identity
Loss of a single gene makes adult ovary cells think they're male [Read more]
N.B. couple separates to lower nursing-care costs
A New Brunswick woman says she has no choice but to legally separate from her husband because she can't afford to pay for his nursing home care.
Depressed woman fails 1st try to recoup benefits
A Quebec woman who says her disability pay for depression was cancelled because of her Facebook profile has lost her first bid to have her benefits restored while she battles...
Head Chaise: Couching One's Thoughts into a Brain Wave Sofa
Two European designers, Dries Verbruggen and Lucas Maassen , became enthralled recently with the idea of neuro-feedback in which a patient--say, someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity...
Scientists set their sights on hearing breakthrough for babies
(PhysOrg.com) -- The first year to two years of life is a critical time for hearing impaired children and their language development. Whilst young babies with hearing difficulties can now...
Fit teenage boys are smarter -- but muscle strength isn't the secret, study shows
In the first study to demonstrate a clear positive association between adolescent fitness and adult cognitive performance, researchers find that better aerobic health among teenage boys correlates to higher scores...