Ratings of our own abilities are strongly influenced by the performance of others, according to…
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Changes in brain activity after mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in adolescents
Researchers are studying how cognitive therapy that uses mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, quiet reflection…
Indoor tanning rates among New Jersey teens remain stable following state enactment of under age 17 ban
Research shows no significant decline in indoor tanning rates among children under age 17 following…
Wolves seeks refuge from hunters during breeding periods
Wolves lower the risk of interacting with humans during the reproduction period — when they…
Birds on top of the world, with nowhere to go
Climate change could make much of the Arctic unsuitable for millions of migratory birds that…
Using bed bug shed skins to combat the pest
The shed skins of bed bugs retain the ‘obnoxious sweetness’ smell often associated with the…
Infections, antibiotic use linked to manic episodes in people with serious mental illness
In research using patient medical records, investigators report that people with serious mental disorders who…
New treatment developed to prevent nausea, vomiting caused by chemo
A drug that blocks neurotransmitters could reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, new research…
World first discovery gets to the heart of birth defects
For the first time, scientists believe they’ve discovered a cause of multiple types of birth…
Functionalized surfaces with tailored wettability determine Influenza A infectivity
Findings of a research team may pave the way for the design of new and…