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E-Games Boost Physical Activity in Children; Might Be a Weapon in the Battle Against Obesity
January 9, 2013 — Video games have been blamed for contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. But a new study by researchers suggests that certain blood-pumping video games can boost ... > full story -
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The Reason We Lose at Games: Some Games Simply Too Complex for the Human Mind to Understand
January 7, 2013 — If you have ever wondered why you never seem to win at skill-based games such as poker or chess, there might be a very good reason. Scientists have discovered that some games are simply impossible to ... > full story -
Hubble Eyes the Needle Galaxy: IC 2233, One of the Flattest Galaxies Known
December 28, 2012 — Like finding a silver needle in the haystack of space, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced a beautiful image of the spiral galaxy IC 2233, one of the flattest galaxies ... > full story -
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Doctors Call for Evidence-Based Appropriateness Criteria for Elective Procedures
December 26, 2012 — Many of the most common inpatient surgeries in the United States are performed electively. These surgeries are expected to significantly increase with the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. ... > full story -
Not All Gamers Are Low Scorers on Friendships, Relationships
December 20, 2012 — Not all video game players are destined for lives filled with failing relationships and dwindling friendships, according to researchers, who say that a lot depends on the role of the game-playing ... > full story -
Motivation, Study Habits -- Not IQ -- Determine Growth in Math Achievement
December 20, 2012 — It's not how smart students are but how motivated they are and how they study that determines their growth in math achievement. That's the main finding of a study that looks at six annual waves of ... > full story -
Math Formula Gives New Glimpse Into the Magical Mind of Ramanujan
December 17, 2012 — Dec. 22 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician renowned for intuiting extraordinary numerical patterns without the use of proofs or modern ... > full story -
NASA Probes Prepare for Mission-Ending Moon Impact
December 13, 2012 — Twin lunar-orbiting NASA spacecraft that have allowed scientists to learn more about the internal structure and composition of the moon are being prepared for their controlled descent and impact on a ... > full story -
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Brain Power, Review Finds
December 13, 2012 — The physical benefits of regular exercise and remaining physically active, especially as we age, are well documented. However, it appears that it is not only the body which benefits from exercise, ... > full story -
Creativity and Linguistic Skills Important for Immersion in World of Warcraft
December 5, 2012 — The sense of immersion in role-play and computer games is sometimes viewed as dangerous, as players’ strong perceptions of fictional worlds are assumed to make them lose contact with reality. ... > full story
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