Posts Tagged ‘University of Oregon’
Science & Technology - Oct 7, 2010 11:34 - 1 Comment
Complexity from evolutionary tweaks
U. OREGON (US) — By reconstructing an ancient protein and tracing subtle changes over time, scientists have shown that novelty and complexity are the result of small evolutionary adjustments. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 1, 2010 10:35 - 0 Comments
Breaking photons’ color barrier
U. OREGON (US) — A new method that changes the color of single photons in a fiber optic cable could be a quantum step forward for transferring and receiving high volumes of secured data for future generations of the Internet. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 28, 2010 9:50 - 1 Comment
Stress negates effects of testosterone
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — High levels of the stress hormone cortisol play a critical role in blocking testosterone’s influence on competition and domination. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 16, 2010 15:42 - 8 Comments
Chinese meditation boosts brain activity
U. OREGON (US)—Just 11 hours of learning a Chinese meditation technique boosts efficiency in a part of the brain that helps a person regulate behavior, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 11, 2010 14:05 - 3 Comments
Americans crave self-respect over security
U. OREGON (US)—The desire for self-respect has risen significantly in the last two decades as a core value for Americans. Meanwhile, the needs for both security and a sense of belonging have declined in the last 30 years. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 13, 2010 17:03 - 1 Comment
Academic probation hits college guys harder
OREGON (US)—Male college students, especially those who did well in high school, are much more likely than females to drop out when placed on academic probation after their first year in school. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 12, 2010 15:25 - 4 Comments
Digital sink or swim for college undergrads
U. OREGON (US)—Students entering college either have it or they don’t—and which side of the digital divide they fall on may shape what career path they take. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 9, 2010 13:25 - 6 Comments
The sibling side effect of autism
U. OREGON (US)—A new study shows that some siblings of autistic preschoolers show signs of developing hyperactivity. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 26, 2010 11:38 - 4 Comments
Genomes tell ‘fishy’ story of adaptation
U. OREGON (US)—Twenty billion pieces of DNA in 100 small fish have led biologists to an eye-opening discovery about evolution. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 10, 2010 15:00 - 3 Comments
How the brain hears the sound of silence
U. OREGON (US)—Researchers have isolated an independent processing channel of synapses inside the brain’s auditory cortex that deals specifically with shutting off sound processing at appropriate times. The finding could lead to targeted therapies such as improved hearing devices, says psychologist Michael Wehr. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 14, 2010 12:19 - 1 Comment
Ancient Mongolia—no passport needed
U. OREGON—A newly published atlas, Web site, and digital photo archive document a little-known yet fascinating area of the world—the Mongolian Altai. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 30, 2009 17:42 - 2 Comments
Antidote for kids’ antisocial behaviors
U. OREGON (US)—A school-based intervention program for young children who display an antisocial behavior pattern or show clear signs of developing one has proven effective at encouraging positive interactions with teachers, parents, and peers, according to a new study. (more…)
