A cluster of tapeworm eggs discovered in 270-million-year-old fossilized shark feces suggests that intestinal parasites…
Month: January 2013
Virtual superheroes more helpful in real world, too
Having virtual super-powers in a game may incite people to better behavior in the real…
Adding new members to group increases distrust among older members, impacts coordination
Adding a new member to a working group can create distrust between members and hinder…
Leading by the nose: Star-nosed mole reveals how mammals perceive touch, pain
The most sensitive patch of mammalian skin known to us isn’t human but on the…
Chimp see, chimp learn: First evidence for chimps improving tool use techniques by watching others
Chimps can learn more efficient ways to use a tool by watching what others do,…
New model to determine lifetime spending
New research shows new, more effective ways to plan for retirement.
Binge drinking increases risk of type 2 diabetes by causing insulin resistance
Binge drinking causes insulin resistance, which increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to…
U.S. water supply not as threatened as believed, study finds
A research study adds a new twist to previous studies of the nation’s water supplies….
After Super Bowl, many fans will suffer football withdrawal symptoms
On Sunday night, many fans will start experiencing withdrawal symptoms from not being able to…
Potential therapy target in multiple sclerosis
Findings offer a better understanding of the development and progression of multiple sclerosis and potential…