The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a…
Month: February 2013
Targeting CPR education in high-risk neighborhoods could save more lives
Targeting CPR education in high-risk neighborhoods could increase the number of bystanders giving CPR and…
Much needed test for river blindness infection developed
Scientists have found a telltale molecular marker for Onchocerciasis or “river blindness,” a parasitic infection…
Future evidence for extraterrestrial life might come from dying stars
Even dying stars could host planets with life — and if such life exists, we…
Macroweather is what you expect: Should there be a distinct category between weather and climate?
While short-term weather is notoriously volatile, climate is thought to represent a kind of average…
Extremely high estrogen levels may underlie complications of single-birth IVF pregnancies
Researchers have identified what may be a major factor behind the increased risk of two…
Moments of spirituality can induce liberal attitudes, researchers find
People become more politically liberal immediately after practising a spiritual exercise such as meditation, researchers…
Exurban residences impact bird communities up to 200 meters away, study finds
According to a new study impacts to bird communities from a single rural, “exurban” residence…
Prenatal DHA reduces early preterm birth and low birth weight
Infants of mothers who were given 600 milligrams of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA during…
Global surveys show environment ranks low among public concerns
A newly released international study reveals that the issue of climate change is not a…