Posts Tagged ‘Duke University’
Fast-food diners say, ‘Downsize me’
TULANE (US) — Asking consumers if they would like a smaller portion may be a better approach to curb overeating than posting calorie counts. Continue…
Thursday, February 9, 2012 11:55 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Feb 8, 2012 16:46 - 2 Comments
Lizard’s evolution keeps ancestors close
UC DAVIS / DUKE (US) — A devastating 2004 hurricane that wiped out a Caribbean lizard population offered an unprecedented opportunity to put an evolutionary theory known as the “founder effect” to the test. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 8, 2012 12:43 - 0 Comments
Endangered whales stressed by noisy ships
DUKE (US) — Exposure to low-frequency ship noise may be associated with chronic stress in whales, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 7, 2012 16:11 - 0 Comments
Thanks to copper, sulfur’s stink repels us
DUKE (US) — Copper ions may be the cause of our sensitivity to sulfurous odors, like skunks, volcanic gases, and armpits. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 10, 2012 12:24 - 0 Comments
By stopping misfolds, genes keep us healthy
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Researchers have identified a set of genes that prevent protein misfolding, a condition linked to a range of disorders, including Alzheimer’s and cancer. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 11:26 - 0 Comments
To cut holiday debt, sort interest rates
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — What’s the best way to tackle holiday debt? Pay down the loan with the highest interest rate first, a new study finds. (more…)
Top Stories - Dec 29, 2011 17:28 - 2 Comments
Top 10 stories of 2011
FUTURITY — From sex appeal to fish oil to ancient buckles, here’s a look back at some of the top research news of 2011. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 15, 2011 9:43 - 1 Comment
Scarier weapons get the (spider) girl
DUKE (US) — The bigger a male jumping spider’s weapons appear to be, the more likely his rival will slink away without a fight, leaving the bigger guy a clear path to the waiting female. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 13, 2011 11:55 - 1 Comment
Warm-up drives tropical birds to new heights
DUKE (US) — Tropical birds are moving to higher elevations because of climate change, but they may not be moving fast enough. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 12, 2011 10:40 - 0 Comments
Mom’s touch may lower drug cravings
DUKE (US) — An attentive, nurturing mother may be able to help her children better resist the temptations of drug use later in life, according to a study with rats. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 9, 2011 15:02 - 0 Comments
Girls angrier after fights with friends
DUKE (US) — Pre-teen girls may not be any better at friendships than boys, despite previous research suggesting otherwise. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 16, 2011 9:37 - 0 Comments
In a flash, invisible octopus turns red
DUKE (US) — If you’re a snack-sized squid or octopus living 600 meters below the ocean surface, having some control over your reflection could be a matter of life and death. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 15, 2011 10:23 - 2 Comments
Wireless chip catches ride on dragonfly
DUKE (US) — A new wirelessly powered telemetry system is lightweight and powerful enough to study the neurological activity of dragonflies as they capture prey on the wing. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 1, 2011 12:04 - 1 Comment
Trees lag behind climate change
DUKE (US) — More than half of eastern US tree species examined in a massive new study aren’t adapting to climate change as quickly or consistently as predicted. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 25, 2011 9:56 - 0 Comments
Goofy TV ads sell chimps short
DUKE (US) — Television ads featuring cute chimpanzees wearing human clothes are likely to distort the public’s perception of the endangered animals and hinder conservation efforts, experts say. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 17, 2011 11:47 - 1 Comment
How to get (and give) better advice
CARNEGIE MELLON/ DUKE (US) — Advisers feel more empathy and may be more motivated to offer unbiased advice when they are advising one known recipient, rather than an anonymous group, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 17, 2011 10:41 - 0 Comments
Music piracy: Restrictions don’t work
RICE / DUKE (US) — Contrary to the traditional views of the music industry, removal of digital rights management (DRM) restrictions can actually decrease piracy, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 14, 2011 10:38 - 1 Comment
Gut bacteria may affect cholesterol drugs
DUKE (US) — Statins can be effective at lowering cholesterol, but they have a perplexing tendency to work for some people and not others. Gut bacteria may be the reason. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 12, 2011 11:12 - 0 Comments
Monkeys move virtual avatar with brain
DUKE (US) — In a first-ever demonstration of a two-way interaction between a primate brain and a virtual body, two monkeys employ brain power alone to move an avatar hand and identify the texture of virtual objects. (more…)
