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Bigger Not Necessarily Better, When It Comes to Brains
Tiny insects could be as
intelligent as much bigger
animals, despite only having
a brain the size of a
pinhead, say scientists.
Animals with bigger brains
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Genetic Variation Linked to Individual Empathy, Stress Levels
Researchers have discovered
a genetic variation that may
contribute to how empathetic
a human is, and how that
person reacts to stress. In
the first study of its kind,
... > full story
Right-Handed Chimpanzees Provide Clues to the Origin of Human Language
Most of the linguistic
functions in humans are
controlled by the left
cerebral hemisphere. A new
study of captive chimpanzees
... > full story
Thinking of a Loved One Can Reduce Your Pain
The mere thought of your
loved one can reduce your
pain, psychologists report.
The study involved 25 women
who had boyfriends with whom
they had been in a good
... > full story
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Shifting Blame Is Socially Contagious
November 22, 2009 — Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem -- even when the target is innocent -- greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will ... > full story -
Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Do Their Younger Counterparts
November 21, 2009 — Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. The findings suggest that older problem drinkers ... > full story -
Heavy Criticism from a Parent Can Increase Aggressive Behavior in Children
November 20, 2009 — Heavy criticism from a parent can increase aggressive behavior in some ... > full story -
Intervention Can Reduce Hostile Perceptions in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
November 20, 2009 — Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) has been linked to significant impairments in social skills. Researchers have found that a social- skills intervention called Children's Friendship Training can lead ... > full story -
Studies Suggest Males Have More Personality
November 19, 2009 — Males have more pronounced personalities than females across a range of species -- from humans to house sparrows -- according to new research. Consistent personality traits, such as aggression and ... > full story -
Pet Therapy: Recovering With Four-Legged Friends Requires Less Pain Medication
November 17, 2009 — Adults who use pet therapy while recovering from total joint-replacement surgery require 50 percent less pain medication than those who do not, according to new ... > full story -
Does Modernization Affect Children's Cognitive Development?
November 16, 2009 — Using data from the late 1970s, researchers have looked at almost 200 children ages 3 to 9 in Belize, Kenya, Nepal and American Samoa to determine whether modernization changes have had an effect on ... > full story -
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Enjoying School Key to Tackling Teenage Pregnancy
November 16, 2009 — Youth development programs that tackle deprivation and help children and young people enjoy school are successful in reducing teenage pregnancy ... > full story -
Unrealistic Optimism Prompts Risky Behavior
November 16, 2009 — Unrealistic optimism about drinking behavior can lead to later alcohol-related problems, according to new ... > full story -
The Evolving Manager Stereotype: Gender a Factor in Measuring a Team's Performance
November 16, 2009 — Although women have made strides in the business world, they still occupy less than two percent of CEO leadership positions in the Fortune ... > full story
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