A way of estimating more accurate distances to the thousands of so-called planetary nebulae dispersed…
Month: November 2015
Cuckoo sheds new light on the scientific mystery of bird migration
The cuckoo is not only capable of finding its way from unknown locations; it does…
The search for happiness: Using MRI to find where happiness happens
Researchers have mapped out using MRI where happiness emerges in the brain. The study paves…
ADHD meds may be a prescription for bullying
Kids and teens who take medications like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are twice…
Tattoos may be a coping mechanism for some college-age women
Women with multiple tattoos report higher self-esteem than anyone else in a recent study, and…
Moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy do not harm baby’s IQ, study suggests
Women drinking and eating moderate amounts of caffeine during pregnancy should be reassured that they…
To feed or not to feed: Researchers engage citizen scientists in reducing bird-window collisions
Getting in touch with nature in an urbanized world can be as simple as putting…
Majority of car-pedestrian deaths happen to those in wheelchairs, often at intersections
An investigation into how often wheelchair users are killed in car-pedestrian crashes finds they are…
British hospitals face serious shortage of liver specialists
Fewer than one in three hospitals employ a full-time doctor who specializes in liver medicine,…
Speaking multiple languages linked to better cognitive functions after stroke
Bilingual patients were twice as likely as those who spoke one language to have normal…