Society & Culture - Dec 20, 2011 10:49 - 2 Comments

‘Social goals’: How kids’ react to bullying

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Many wonder why bullies bully, but a new study looks at the other side of the equation: How do children respond to bullying and why? (more…)

Health & Medicine - Dec 16, 2011 11:34 - 5 Comments

Stuttering starts in the brain

U. ILLINOIS (US) — New research is suggesting that atypical brain function is a fundamental aspect of speech production tasks for adults who stutter. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 15, 2011 16:46 - 2 Comments

Social or solitary: It’s in bees’ genes

U. ILLINOIS (US) — A new study of different types of bees—bumble bees, honey bees, stingless bees, and solitary bees—offers a first look at the genetic underpinnings of their different lifestyles. (more…)

Society & Culture - Dec 8, 2011 7:46 - 0 Comments

Mexican parents may derail teens’ exercise

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Deep-rooted cultural beliefs and expectations often cause parents in Mexico to discourage their college-bound children from exercising. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Dec 5, 2011 9:59 - 4 Comments

Opals leave radioactive waste inert

STANFORD (US) — Researchers are proposing the use of opal to sequester uranium at contaminated nuclear sites. (more…)

Society & Culture - Dec 2, 2011 12:36 - 1 Comment

Kindergarten friends matter for boys

U. ILLINOIS (US) — High-quality friendships in kindergarten may mean that boys will have fewer behavior problems and better social skills in first and third grades, new research suggests. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Nov 15, 2011 12:39 - 0 Comments

Sensor brings epileptic brain into focus

NYU / U. ILLINOIS / U. PENN (US) — A flexible sensor is expected to offer unprecedented views of brain activity during epileptic seizures—as much as 400 times current levels—with minimal wiring. (more…)

Science & Technology - Nov 10, 2011 11:51 - 1 Comment

See the sounds: Audio as visual image

U. ILLINOIS (US) — New technology lets analysts “see” large amounts of audio data by turning sounds into a visual picture. (more…)

Science & Technology - Oct 20, 2011 9:41 - 2 Comments

Food safety starts with clean seeds

U. ILLINOIS (US) —The secret to keeping radish, broccoli, alfalfa, and other sprouts free from food-borne bacteria lies in the cleanliness of their seeds. (more…)

Science & Technology - Oct 14, 2011 10:07 - 3 Comments

To see illusion, imagine ‘duck eats rabbit’

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Looking at a classic psychology experiment in a new way suggests that our visual systems are more flexible than previously thought. (more…)

Science & Technology - Oct 4, 2011 9:39 - 0 Comments

Pump may help materials self repair

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Researchers have demonstrated a pumping method to deliver pressurized liquid healing agents into artificial microvascular systems. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2011 17:43 - 0 Comments

Videos via phone reach developing nations

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Short animated videos that can be viewed on cell phones are delivering important messages about issues such as farming and infectious disease to people in developing countries. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 23, 2011 10:12 - 0 Comments

Small fish recover faster after workouts

U. ILLINOIS (US) — After exercise, small fish bounce back faster than large fish, a finding that suggests anglers may want to adjust their catch-and-release methods based on fish size. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Sep 23, 2011 9:47 - 0 Comments

Soy-chemo cocktail blocks cancer spread

U. ILLINOIS (US) — The soy peptide lunasin is able to prevent highly metastatic colon cancer from attaching to the liver, particularly in patients who have developed a resistance to chemotherapy. (more…)

Cavity germs swim in baby drool

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Infant saliva harbors bacteria associated with tooth decay and cavities—the most prevalent infectious disease in U.S. children. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 20, 2011 12:34 - 0 Comments

Computer ‘reads’ news to predict conflicts

U. ILLINOIS (US) — By analyzing the overall tone and geographic references of large amounts of global news media, supercomputers could help forecast human behavior. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 19, 2011 10:50 - 0 Comments

Computers uncover new chemical bond

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Computer modeling has helped chemists identify a previously unknown type of chemical bond. (more…)

Science & Technology - Aug 16, 2011 10:33 - 0 Comments

Optics used to track single cell’s growth

U. ILLINOIS (US) — Researchers are using optics to measure a basic biological process: the growth of single cells. It’s a process that has been difficult to quantify using other methods. (more…)

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