More than two decades ago, a paleontologist began the laborious task of digitally scanning the…
Month: May 2014
Evolution in species may reverse predator-prey population cycles
Populations of predators and their prey usually follow predictable cycles. When the number of prey…
Wines’ fruity flavors fade first, science finds
Testing conventional wisdom with science, recently published research reveals how different flavors ‘finish,’ or linger,…
Governor signs bill banning extreme-strength alcohol in Maryland
Today, Gov. O’Malley signed legislation banning the retail sale of alcohol 190-proof and stronger effective…
Nerve damage after hip surgery may be due to inflammation
A recent article links some nerve damage after hip surgery to inflammatory neuropathy. Historically, nerve…
Standard test that measures ‘everyday task’ performance is a good predictor of hospital readmission
Patients freshly discharged from acute care hospitals with low scores on a standard test that…
Increased employee flexibility, supervisor support offer wide-ranging benefits
Work-family conflict is increasingly common among U.S. workers, with about 70 percent reporting struggles balancing…
The rich best-educated revealed as ‘super-working class’
Rich, well-educated men and women are working much longer hours than those on low incomes,…
Family-based exposure therapy effective treatment for young children with OCD
Family-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is beneficial to young children between the ages of five…
Carbon emissions: Energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure
Reform of energy subsidies in oil-exporting countries can reduce carbon emissions and add years to…