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Editorial: In praise of ... missing links
Editorial: Scientists hate the phrase but the notion of a chain that stretches across time is worth clinging to
Religion May Have Evolved Because Of Its Ability To Help People Exercise Self-control
Psychologists reveal that religion facilitates the exercise of self-control and attainment of long-term goals. A psychology professor has found a strong correlation between religion and self-control, or self-regulation. He explains...
Need a Job? Teach Science!
Unemployed? Bored with your job? Thinking about a career change? The United States needs 200,000 more science and math teachers in the next 10 years, according to a story in...
Risk takers, drug abusers driven by decreased ability to process dopamine
Research reveals that novelty seekers have less of a particular type of dopamine receptor, which may lead them to seek out novel and exciting experiences--such as spending lavishly, taking risks...
Does Facebook Know Breast?
Facebook has become a ubiquitous part of our social and professional lives, but the company says some breastfeeding pictures go too far.
What Science Says about Enlightened Sex
Another year, another batch of boring resolutions. So why not resolve to have better sex?
'GoodQuests' tie online mazes to charity
(AP) -- If kids are playing video games, why not do some good while they're at it?
Aphids Leave Old Exoskeletons Near Their Colonies, As Decoys
By leaving the remains of their old exoskeletons, called 'exuviae', in and around their colonies, aphids gain some measure of protection from parasites. Parasitoid wasps are likely to attack the...
VIDEO: The Year in Robots, 2008
Robots became more and more human-like in the past year, which saw the debuts of "emotional" robots, robot bartenders, robot swarms, and more.
How Crabs Find Their Way Home
Path integration may not be as widely known as the American Express card, but you'd better not leave the house without it. After all, path integration is the ability of...
Fewer dopamine receptors makes for risky business
Brain-scanning study in people sees link between personality, dopamine system
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... 1, Happy New Year!
Celebrants gearing up to say goodbye to 2008 will have to wait an extra second before popping bottles and pursing lips to usher in the new year.
Party's over: help for hangovers
We examine the myths and facts of hangovers, from morning-after cures to the benefits of vodka over brandy.
Education practices influence women engineer shortage, study finds
As the need for engineering professionals grows, educators and industry leaders are increasingly concerned with how to attract women to a traditional male career. A new University of Missouri study...
Abortion debate will not be reopened: PMO
The Prime Minister's Office has reaffirmed its position that the government has no intention of reopening the abortion debate following a Conservative MP's comments that the issue needs to be...
Science Quiz 2008: The stories behind the questions
Breakthroughs and Bust-ups: Links to Guardian articles used to compile our quiz
Online protest of Facebook ban on breast-feeding photos draws tens of thousands
Online, the virtual "nurse-in" to protest Facebook's ban on breast-feeding photos took off, with hundreds joining a group that crept toward 70,000 members Saturday evening.
Third-hand Smoke: Another Reason To Quit Smoking
Researchers have described how tobacco smoke contamination lingers even after a cigarette is extinguished -- a phenomenon they define as "third-hand" smoke. They examine, for the first time, adult attitudes...
Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Risks Of Alzheimer's Dementia And Cognitive Decline
Moderate drinkers often have lower risks of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive loss, according to researchers who reviewed 44 studies. In more than half of the studies, published since the...
Cases: A Failure of Nerve, and a New Beginning
Trapped in a body that can't walk, a woman learns to appreciate reality.
In Reality, Oliver’s Diet Wasn’t Truly Dickensian
A seemingly meager diet of gruel, onions and bread may be a sufficient diet after all, researchers say.
Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain
(AP) -- It's almost New Year's Eve, a time for plunging into boisterous crowds bathed in loud music. And for some of us, that means turning to an old...
Abstinence pledge ineffective, study shows
BALTIMORE, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Teens signing pledges to remain virgins until marriage are likely to engage in premarital sex and more likely not to use birth control,...
Tobacco Company Downplayed Risks in China, Report Says
An international tobacco company sought to shift attention from the dangers of secondhand smoke in China, researchers claim.
2008 a Devastating Year for Natural Disasters
Insurance group ranks this year third for human and financial losses from natural disasters.
Partial smoking ban in Austria: same difference, say critics
Austria will introduce a partial smoking ban in bars and restaurants on January 1, 2009, but with half measures and special allowances, critics are doubtful it will make much difference...
Web-based case studies help students develop career skills
A survey of employers in the landscape industry revealed the importance of arming landscaping and horticulture students with technical knowledge, practical application, and problem-solving skills. Teaching students the skills necessary...
Area of brain key to choosing words identified
New research clearly identifies the parts of the brain involved in the process of choosing appropriate words during speech. read more