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Apple Files Countersuit Against Nokia
Denies Nokia's Claims Of Copyright Violation, Asks For Dismissal
Mercury-filling appeal rejected by top court
A British Columbia mother has lost her court battle against the use of silver dental fillings containing mercury amalgam.
Kids in hospital connect online
Hospitalized children in Canada who can't go home for the holidays have a new online way of keeping in touch with their friends and family.
China sets its sights on African research cooperation
African countries could benefit from an ambitious Chinese plan to increase its scientific cooperation with the continent.
'Six-hour window' to erase fear
Humans have a six-hour window of opportunity when fearful memories can be erased, experts say.
Soros: Finance gap could 'wreck' climate talks
(AP) -- American billionaire George Soros says wide disagreements over climate-change financing for poor countries "could actually wreck" the Copenhagen climate conference.
Woods scandal a boon to Internet publications
(AP) -- The Tiger Woods sex scandal has been a boon for online publications, even though it hasn't generated the same amount of Internet traffic as Michael Jackson's death...
Family stress leads youth to pot
A study has found that being having an unstable home life can increase the chance of a young person becoming addicted to marijuana.
Behavioural training improves connectivity and function in the brain
Children with poor reading skills who underwent an intensive, six-month training program to improve their reading ability showed increased connectivity in a particular brain region, in addition to making significant...
Are holiday and weekend eating patterns affecting obesity rates?
The holidays can be challenging for even the most diligent dieters. But are weekends just as detrimental? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., found...
New clues emerge for understanding morphine addiction
Scientists are adding additional brush strokes to the revolutionary new image now emerging for star-shaped cells called astrocytes in the brain and spinal cord. Their report, which suggests a key...
Carnegie Mellon scientists discover first evidence of brain rewiring in children
Carnegie Mellon University scientists Timothy Keller and Marcel Just have uncovered the first evidence that intensive instruction to improve reading skills in young children causes the brain to physically rewire...
Feature: Twenty years on, what don’t we know?
Phil Gibbons and Adam Felton examine the gaps in climate-change research.
Money changes what we think is fair, research finds
Thinking of rewarding your sales department for a job well done? You might not want to make cash part of the payoff.
Doctor probed for alleged welfare abuse
A Toronto doctor may lose his medical licence over allegations he improperly signed off on forms that allowed some people on social assistance to claim an extra allowance to buy...
The Secret of a Dog's Sniffer
Virtual nose reveals why Fido has such a keen sense of smell [Read more]
Erasing Scary Memories Is a Matter of Timing
Scientists delete people's scary memories while the brain is editing them [Read more]
N.B. extends health benefits for low-income earners
The New Brunswick government is extending its health benefits coverage for up to three years for people moving off of social assistance.
Family life can lead to cannabis disorders
(PhysOrg.com) -- One in five young people experience a cannabis use disorder, according to a UQ and Mater Hospital study published today in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol...
'Rewritten' memories less traumatic
Breakthrough could help treat phobias and anxiety disordersIn a breakthrough that has major implications for treating phobias and anxiety disorders, psychologists have helped people conquer their fears by "rewriting" their memories to make...
Debunking fears: Latino growth does not boost crime
Rural industries, such as meat-packing and textile manufacturing, create job opportunities that have brought significant numbers of Latino workers and their families to small- and medium-sized towns. This influx of...
FYI: Why Don’t Loud Snorers Wake Themselves Up?
A husband’s snoring might keep his wife awake, but there are a couple of reasons he’ll sleep through his own rumblings. Our ability to sleep through loud noises changes during the night...
Facebook change gives users more privacy controls
(AP) -- Facebook is giving users better control over who sees information on their personal pages.
What's the best hangover cure? Truth be told, there isn't one
(PhysOrg.com) -- With the holiday party season at hand, UNC's Dr. James C. Garbutt offers these tips about how to enjoy a few drinks responsibly -- while sparing yourself and...
Birth order affects cooperation in later life
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new scientific study has found that at least some of the stereotypes associated with older siblings are true: the oldest sibling is often less trusting, less cooperative,...
How to encourage big ideas
Scientists are much more likely to produce innovative research when using long-term grants that allow them exceptional freedom in the lab, according to a new study co-written by MIT economists.The work shows that...
Richard Dawkins Was Right!
It’s all true! He was right! He was totally, hopelessly wrong about selfish genes, but he was right about memes. Well…he was a little bit right. He was wrong...
Enhanced Kre-Alkalyn
Safety should ALWAYS be an issue for the serious athlete. This is especially true when you are talking about weight training. Your goal is probably to seriously increase the amount...