The presence of an animal can significantly increase positive social behaviors in children with autism…
Month: February 2013
NHL drafts the wrong players due to birthday bias
A hockey player’s birthday strongly biases how professional teams assess his talent, according to a…
Sitting less and moving about more could be more important than vigorous exercise to reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
New research reveals that individuals at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes would benefit…
Silver nanoparticles may adversely affect environment
In experiments mimicking a natural environment, researchers have demonstrated that the silver nanoparticles used in…
Fermi’s motion produces a study in spirograph
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope orbits our planet every 95 minutes, building up increasingly deeper…
Rapid, point-of-care tests for syphilis: The future of diagnosis
Scientists have demonstrated that rapid and point-of-care tests (POC) for syphilis are as accurate as…
Quantity of sugar in food supply linked to diabetes rates, researcher says
Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes? For years, scientists have said “not exactly.” Eating…
Louse genetics offer clues on human migrations
A new genetic analysis of human lice from across the world sheds light on the…
Higher indoor humidity inactivates flu virus particles
Higher humidity levels indoors can significantly reduce the infectivity of influenza virus particles released by…
Heading a soccer ball may affect cognitive performance
Sports-related head injuries are a growing concern, and new research suggests that even less forceful…