Researchers are now using brain imaging to examine the effects of emotion on working memory…
Month: January 2011
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Saving tropical forests and improving farming technology
In a warming 21st century, tropical forests will be at risk from a variety of…
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Vitamin D levels lower in African-Americans, research finds
African-American women had lower vitamin D levels than white women, and vitamin D deficiency was…
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Secrets of birds’ sexual signals revealed
Patterned feathers, previously thought to be used only for camouflage in birds, can play an…
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X-rays linked to increased childhood leukemia risk
Diagnostic X-rays may increase the risk of developing childhood leukemia, according to a new study….
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China’s Internet population rises to 457 million (AP)
AP – China’s online population rose to 457 million in 2010 as use of mobile…
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Apple 1Q dazzles investors, distracts from Jobs (AP)
AP – Apple Inc.’s shining holiday-quarter results diverted Wall Street’s attention, at least temporarily, from…
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“Green Hornet” eyes strong Asian box office (Reuters)
Reuters – Jay Chou upstaged his “Green Hornet” co-star Seth Rogen on the first leg…
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The importance of making a good first impression in the classroom
A study of how medical students evaluate their professors is illustrating the critical importance of…
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Kittiwakes’ trans-Atlantic winter odyssey linked to breeding success
One of Britain’s best known seabirds winters on opposite sides of the Atlantic depending on…