White veggies dropped like a hot potato
PURDUE (US) — Colorful vegetables are promoted as key to a healthy diet, but white vegetables, especially potatoes, are getting a bad rap, nutrition expert says. Continue…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:20 - 2 Comments
Earth & Environment - Apr 4, 2013 15:32 - 0 Comments
Weed-killer warps genes in fish embryos
PURDUE (US) — An agricultural herbicide alters reproductive and neuroendocrine genes during embryonic development in fish, according to new research. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 21, 2013 12:31 - 1 Comment
Chimps know it’s not what you eat, but when
PURDUE (US) — When it comes to mealtimes, chimpanzees eat smart, and may give serious thought to the quality and timing of their food. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2012 15:40 - 0 Comments
Racial bias linked to substance abuse
PURDUE (US) — Blacks who feel mistreated and discriminated against are more likely to abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, a new study reports. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 4, 2012 14:55 - 1 Comment
Why babies wobble, but don’t fall down
PURDUE (US) — Babies learning to stand may look unsteady, but are actually in more control than they appear, especially if they focus and hold on to an object like a toy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 24, 2012 15:54 - 0 Comments
Absent ‘favorite’ can stress out older moms
PURDUE (US) — Receiving help from an adult child who is not the “preferred” caretaker can stress out older mothers, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 11, 2012 10:56 - 1 Comment
‘Chatter’ changes how some ears hear
PURDUE (US) — Background noise causes the ears of people with hearing impairments to work differently, according to new research that could influence the design of hearing aids and assistive technologies. (more…)
