Small scale convection at the base of the Pacific plate has been simulated in a…
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1 in 15 adults lie about SSNs, DOBs on credit applications
Fraudsters range from full-time, professional ID thieves, to applicants simply trying to evade creditors’ background…
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1 in 15 adults lie about SSNs, DOBs on credit applications
Fraudsters range from full-time, professional ID thieves, to applicants simply trying to evade creditors’ background…
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Impulsivity and superstitions in pathological gamblers: Betting on four-leaf clovers
Researchers have found a link between impulsivity and flawed reasoning (such as believing in superstitious…
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Public prefers limited informed consent process for biobanks
A new study examined people’s preferences with respect to whether and how informed consent should…
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Scientists developing robotic hand of the future
Researchers in Spain are working to create a robotic hand that can reproduce the abilities…
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Gold microflowers to enhance signals from molecules
Researchers have to place objects under study on suitable substrates to obtain a strong enhancement…
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Osteoarthritis incidence significantly higher among U.S. military personnel compared to general population, study finds
New research shows significantly higher osteoarthritis (OA) incidence rates in military populations than among comparable…
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Growing plants on oil contaminated land
What happens when there is an oil spill on land? Who cleans it up and…
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Dyslexia linked to difficulties in perceiving rhythmic patterns in music
Children with dyslexia often find it difficult to count the number of syllables in spoken…