In time for the US Olympic Trials, engineers settle the argument over which swim stroke…
Month: June 2012
Study: No-fat, low-fat dressings don’t get most nutrients out of salads
The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won’t get…
Hulk smash? Maybe not anymore: Scientists block excess aggression in mice
Pathological rage can be blocked in mice, researchers have found, suggesting potential new treatments for…
Should consumers trust their feelings as information?
Consumers who trust their feelings are more likely to make choices based on what “feels…
Most quasars live on snacks, not large meals
A census of 30 quasar host galaxies, conducted with the Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer…
Adaptable decision making in the brain
Researchers have discovered how a part of the brain helps predict future events from past…
Password (In)security, Revisited
The month of June is turning into a very bad month for password security. Last…
Password (In)security, Revisited
The month of June is turning into a very bad month for password security. Last…
Giving makes young children happy
If it is indeed nobler to give than to receive, it may also make you…
Infants can’t distinguish between large and small groups
Human brains process large and small numbers of objects using two different mechanisms, but infants…