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• Physics
  Quantum Physics
  Albert Einstein
  Black Holes
  Quantum Computing
  Spintronics
   

  Researchers Explore Quantum Entanglement

  February 8, 2013 — Researchers propose a way in which "spooky action at a distance" can be shown ... > full story
• Cholesterol
  Heart Disease
  Personalized Medicine
  Diseases and Conditions
  Genes
  Chronic Illness
   

  Biostatisticians Identify Genes Linked to Heart Disease

  February 6, 2013 — Recently, large studies have identified some of the genetic basis for important common diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, but most of the genetic contribution to them remains undiscovered. ... > full story
• Quantum Physics
  Physics
  Quantum Computing
  Black Holes
  Spintronics
  Cosmology
   
  

  Does Probability Come from Quantum Physics?

  February 5, 2013 — Ever since Erwin Schrodinger put his unfortunate cat in a box, his fellow physicists have been using quantum theory to explain and understand the nature of waves and particles. But a new article ... > full story
• Obesity
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Healthy Aging
  Chronic Illness
  Staying Healthy
  Fitness
   

  Old Age Offers No Protection from Obesity's Death Grip

  February 5, 2013 — Obesity kills, giving rise to a host of fatal diseases. But when it comes to seniors, a slew of research has reported an "obesity paradox" that says, at age 65 and older, an elevated BMI won't ... > full story
• Gender Difference
  Relationships
  Racial Issues
  Social Psychology
  Child Psychology
  Psychology
   
  

  Men Are from Mars Earth, Women Are from Venus Earth

  February 4, 2013 — It's time for the Mars/Venus theories about the sexes to come back to Earth, a new study shows. From empathy and sexuality to science inclination and extroversion, statistical analysis of 122 ... > full story
• Automotive and Transportation
  Transportation Issues
  Transportation Science
  Construction
  Vehicles
  Urbanization
   
  

  Researchers Identify Links Between Visibility and Safety from Roadway Lighting

  February 4, 2013 — Newspapers are filled with stories describing reductions and removal of street lighting in order to reduce municipal costs. Tackling the tricky questions of when and where to install roadway ... > full story
• Schizophrenia
  Heart Disease
  Mental Health Research
  Mental Health
  Disorders and Syndromes
  Diseases and Conditions
   

  More Links Found Between Schizophrenia and Cardiovascular Disease

  January 31, 2013 — A new study expands and deepens the biological and genetic links between cardiovascular disease and schizophrenia. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature death among schizophrenia ... > full story
• Gender Difference
  Social Psychology
  Psychology
  Relationships
  Disaster Plan
  Staying Healthy
   

  Homicide-Suicides Unrelated to Social Class, Swiss Study Shows

  January 30, 2013 — Homicide-suicides in households occur across all social classes in Switzerland. A new study reveals that life stressors, such as divorce, temporary residency status, or cramped living conditions, are ... > full story
• Today's Healthcare
  Neuroscience
  Psychology Research
  Intelligence
  Nervous System
  Birth Defects
   

  Science Needs a Second Opinion: Researchers Find Flaws in Study of Patients in 'Vegetative State'

  January 25, 2013 — A team of researchers is calling into question the published statistics, methods and findings of a highly publicized research study that claimed bedside electroencephalography identified evidence of ... > full story
• Gender Difference
  Anger Management
  Relationships
  Political Science
  Racial Issues
  Consumer Behavior
   
  

  No Link Found Between Facial Shape and Aggression

  January 25, 2013 — There is not significant evidence to support the association between facial shape and aggression in men, according to a new ... > full story

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