Society & Culture - Apr 30, 2013 15:25 - 2 Comments

The economics of declining birth rates

U. MISSOURI (US) — Economic changes have the greatest effect on reducing family size, and thus slowing population growth, compared to other factors, a new study shows. (more…)

Science & Technology - Apr 22, 2013 14:55 - 0 Comments

Test quickly detects if food is contaminated

U. MISSOURI (US) — Food safety and bioterrorism defense may benefit from an improved toxin detection test that researchers are hoping will boost the economy, too. (more…)

Society & Culture - Apr 11, 2013 14:16 - 0 Comments

Selfishness can spread to the socially minded

U. MISSOURI (US) — Individuals don’t want to be “suckered” into giving if others in the group get away without helping, new research suggests. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 5, 2013 10:22 - 0 Comments

‘Pool ball’ cancer therapy cuts side effects

U. MISSOURI (US) — A new form of radiation therapy put cancer into remission in mice without the usual side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, researchers report. (more…)

Society & Culture - Mar 19, 2013 10:40 - 0 Comments

Texting a double-edged sword for military families

U. MISSOURI (US) — Cell phones and the internet help deployed soldiers and their families keep in close contact, but negative consequences can go along with the benefits of staying in touch. (more…)

Society & Culture - Feb 1, 2013 11:26 - 0 Comments

Math skill in 1st grade linked to jobs, wages

U. MISSOURI (US) — Children who lack a specific math skill in first grade have a harder time with seventh grade math tests used to determine employability and wages later in life. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jan 8, 2013 16:48 - 1 Comment

Crystal power could shrink X-ray scanners

U. MISSOURI (US) — A compact source of radiation about the size of a stick of gum could one day be used to create inexpensive portable X-ray scanners. (more…)

Society & Culture - Jan 8, 2013 13:04 - 1 Comment

Despite thoughts of death, atheists don’t waver

U. MISSOURI (US) — Similar to religious believers, atheists and agnostics’ conviction grows stronger with an increased awareness of death. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jan 8, 2013 12:58 - 0 Comments

Repeat BPA study can’t replicate results

U. MISSOURI (US) — Past research has tied BPA exposure to health risks in offspring, but a new study fails to replicate those results, even with three years of work and more mice. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2012 14:28 - 0 Comments

Parents: Don’t jump into sibling squabbles

U. MISSOURI (US) — Sibling conflict may increase a young person’s risk for depression and anxiety, but parents can help guard children’s mental health by setting up “house rules,” experts say. (more…)

Science & Technology - Dec 13, 2012 17:04 - 0 Comments

New primate has cute face and toxic tongue

U. MISSOURI (US) — A venomous primate with two tongues would seem safe from the pet trade, but the big-eyed, teddy-bear face of the slow loris has made it a target for illegal poachers. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 8, 2012 11:12 - 0 Comments

Buff avatars may help us get healthy

U. MISSOURI (US) — Having a fit and healthy virtual avatar may encourage people to improve their own health and appearance, according to a recent study. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 26, 2012 6:40 - 2 Comments

‘Bugs’ team with chlorine to clean water

U. MISSOURI (US) — Researchers used viruses to infect and kill colonies of a common disease-causing bacteria and believe they could be used to help sanitize water. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 13, 2012 15:01 - 0 Comments

HIV mutation gives treatment an edge

U. MISSOURI (US) — HIV can have dozens of mutations called polymorphisms, but scientists have discovered that one in particular makes the virus less resistant to treatment. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 5, 2012 9:43 - 2 Comments

Why quake forecast maps often fail

U. MISSOURI / NORTHWESTERN (US) — Three of the largest and deadliest earthquakes in recent history occurred where earthquake hazard maps didn’t predict massive quakes, scientists say. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 22, 2012 10:01 - 5 Comments

Make room for faith in healthcare, study says

U. MISSOURI (US) — Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world’s major religions, a new study shows that spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person’s faith. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Aug 13, 2012 15:06 - 0 Comments

Markers could help lasers find skin cancer

U. MISSOURI (US) — Attaching “enhancers” to cancer cells could help photoacoustic scans, which use lasers to detect early signs of melanoma, identify other types of cancer. (more…)

Society & Culture - Jul 27, 2012 16:27 - 1 Comment

Hasty answers may make boys better at math

U. MISSOURI (US) — The slow and steady approach to math that girls use gives them an edge early on, but by the end of sixth grade, boys, who use a faster and more error-prone method, take the lead. (more…)

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 14:34 - 1 Comment