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Survey Reveals Ways to Enhance Teens' Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The nation is hoping for a
bright future. Many believe
the key to strengthening the
US economy and competing
globally lies in fostering
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Sedentary TV Time May Cut Life Short
A study found that every
hour spent in front of the
television per day brings
with it an 11 percent
greater risk of premature
death from all causes, and
an 18 percent greater risk
... > full story
Rural America More Prosperous Than Expected, Study Finds
For many people "rural" is
synonymous with low incomes,
limited economic
opportunity, and poor
schools. However, a recent
study found that much of
... > full story
Veterinarians Lead Way in Disaster Response for Animals
Most people can picture the
first responders who come to
the rescue in the wake of a
natural disaster. But who
provides emergency help for
the dogs, cats and horses
... > full story
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'Counterfactual' Thinkers Are More Motivated and Analytical, Study Suggests
February 9, 2010 — Counterfactual thinking -- considering a "turning point" moment in the past and alternate universes had it not occurred -- heightens one's perception of the moment as significant, and even fated, ... > full story -
Morality Research Sheds Light on the Origins of Religion
February 9, 2010 — The details surrounding the emergence and evolution of religion have not been clearly established and remain a source of much debate among scholars. Now, a new article brings a new understanding to ... > full story -
Hackers at the Movies
February 8, 2010 — Researchers in Ireland have analyzed 50 non-documentary movies from the last four decades featuring hackers and come to some intriguing conclusions about the hacker stereotype with implications for ... > full story -
Soft Intelligence for Hard Decisions: Soft Metrics Improve Homeland Security and Other Critical Decisions
February 8, 2010 — An approach to decision making based on soft metrics could allow problems to be solved where no definitive "yes-no" answer is possible in fields as diverse as health care, defense, economics, ... > full story -
Helmets Reduce the Risk of Head Injuries Among Skiers and Snowboarders by 35 Percent
February 7, 2010 — Helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders by 35 percent with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury, a new study ... > full story -
Bioethics Memory Aid Can Help Assess Patient Decision-Making Capacity in Medical Emergencies
February 5, 2010 — Physicians in training and bioethicists have created an easy-to-remember checklist to help medical students and clinicians quickly assess a patient's decision-making capacity in an ... > full story -
Pay It Forward: Elevation Leads to Altruistic Behavior
February 4, 2010 — Seeing someone perform a virtuous deed (especially if they are helping another person), makes us feel good -- a positive, uplifting emotion, known as "elevation." New findings suggest that elevation ... > full story -
Community Hospitals Offer a Safe Surgical Option for Some Cancer Surgeries
February 2, 2010 — Low-risk patients who require certain cancer surgeries can have the procedures performed with low operative mortality rates at community hospitals, according to a new study. But patients who are ... > full story -
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No Role for Mental Health Professionals in the Practice of Torture
February 1, 2010 — Psychologists and psychiatrists should not be expected to participate in torture as they do not have the expertise to assess individual pain or the long-term effects of interrogation, say ... > full story -
Gender Difference
Educational Policy
Educational Psychology
Child Psychology
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Child Development
New Studies Highlight Needs of Boys in K-12, Higher Education
January 31, 2010 — Boys face high rates of a variety of mental health issues, in addition to lagging behind girls in academic performance and college attendance, according to two new studies. The studies note that boys ... > full story
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