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The Dynamic of Spain's Population Follows the Maximum Entropy Principle
March 11, 2013 — A team of Spanish and Argentinean researchers has verified that the distribution of the inhabitants in each Spanish province evolves in accordance with the maximum entropy principle in the field of ... > full story -
Does Winning an Emmy, an Election, or Entry to the Baseball Hall of Fame Mean You Will Live Longer Than Those You Beat?
March 11, 2013 — Research has long linked high socioeconomic status with better health and lower mortality. But what’s remained unclear is whether this association has more to do with access to resources ... > full story -
Some Biologists Shun New Media
March 8, 2013 — An online survey of neuroscientists in Germany and the United States found that, although in both countries researchers believe "new media" such as blogs and online social networks are important in ... > full story -
Recommendations for Use of Electronic Health Records in Pediatrics
March 8, 2013 — In order to speed the development and adoption of electronic health records for pediatrics, a group of experts from industry, academia and government has focused its attention on three key audiences ... > full story -
Protected Areas Successfully Prevent Deforestation in Amazon Rainforest
March 8, 2013 — Strictly protected areas such as national parks and biological reserves have been more effective at reducing deforestation in the Amazon rainforest than so-called sustainable-use areas that allow for ... > full story -
Farmers Who Commit Totally to Sell Locally Can Make a Profit
March 8, 2013 — Farmers can make a profit selling their produce directly to local businesses, but they must not let possible new costs weaken their commitment to the new venture, according to an international team ... > full story -
'Marshall Plan' for African Wildlife?
March 8, 2013 — African lions and villagers would benefit from fences to protect them from each other, according to a new ... > full story -
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Celebrity Endorsement Encourages Children to Eat Junk Food
March 8, 2013 — Celebrity endorsement of a food product encourages children to eat more of the endorsed product, new research shows. It also found that children were prompted to eat more of the endorsed product when ... > full story -
'Bad Neighborhoods' on the Internet Are a Real Nuisance
March 8, 2013 — Of the 42,000 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) surveyed, just 20 were found to be responsible for nearly half of all the internet addresses that send spam. That just is one of the striking results ... > full story -
New Clues to How Flu Virus Spreads
March 7, 2013 — People may more likely be exposed to the flu through airborne virus than previously thought, according to new research. The study also found that when flu patients wear a surgical mask, the release ... > full story
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