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Breaking Point: When Does Head Trauma in Sports Lead to Memory Loss?
April 18, 2012 A new study suggests there may be a starting point at which blows to the head or other head trauma suffered in combat sports start to affect memory and thinking abilities and can lead to chronic ... > full story -
Violence in Men Caused by Unequal Wealth and Competition, Study Suggests
April 17, 2012 Violence in men can be explained by traditional theories of sexual selection. A new review points to a range of evidence that suggests that high rates of physical aggression and assaults in men are ... > full story -
Do I Look Bigger With My Finger on a Trigger? Yes, Says Study
April 11, 2012 Anthropologists asked hundreds of Americans to guess the size and muscularity of four men based solely on photographs of their hands holding a range of ordinary objects, including handguns. The ... > full story -
Why Are Action Stars More Likely to Be Republican?
April 10, 2012 Study explores how men's mental faculties continue to respond to their physical strength and fighting ... > full story -
Link Between Violent Computer Games and Aggressiveness Questioned
April 2, 2012 There is a long-lasting and at times intense debate about the possible link between violent computer games and aggressiveness. Researchers are now questioning the entire basis of the discussion. ... > full story -
Genes Linked to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 2, 2012 Scientists have linked two genes to a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The study suggests that PTSD susceptibility is inherited and could explain why some persons ... > full story -
Toward a Test Strip for Detecting TNT and Other Explosives in Water
March 28, 2012 Scientists have developed a new explosives detector that can sense small amounts of TNT and other common explosives in liquids instantly with a sensitivity that rivals bomb-sniffing dogs, the current ... > full story -
Ethical Considerations of Military-Funded Neuroscience
March 20, 2012 The United States military and intelligence communities have developed a close relationship with the scientific establishment. In particular, they fund and utilize an array of neuroscience ... > full story -
The Power of Being Heard: Group With Less Power Benefits More from Sharing Its Perspective
March 15, 2012 Researchers have shown that when it comes to intergroup conflict, the group with less power benefits more from sharing its ... > full story -
Just 60 Seconds of Combat Can Impair Memory, Finds Study of Police Officers
March 13, 2012 Just 60 seconds of all-out physical exertion in a threatening situation can seriously damage the memories of those involved for many details of the incident, according to a new study of police ... > full story
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