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Nutrients in food vital to location of early human settlements: The original 'Palaeo-diet' Research led by the University of Southampton has found that early humans were driven by a need for nutrient-rich food to select 'special places' in northern Europe ...
Read the releaseRising mountains dried out Central Asia, Stanford scientists say A record of ancient rainfall teased from long-buried sediments in Mongolia is challenging the popular idea that the arid conditions prevalent in Central Asia today were caused by the ancient uplift of the ...
Read the releaseBiodegradable or not? Scientists are developing classifications in order to better differentiate readily-biodegradable from long-lasting pesticides This news release is available in German. Leipzig. In order to improve the evaluation process ...
Read the releaseLow vitamin B12 levels increase the risk of fractures in older men Osteoporosis is one of the world's most widespread diseases, and intensive research is under way worldwide to identify its causes and to be able to prevent fractures. In an extensive study, ...
Read the releaseSocial entrepreneur elective gives students opportunity to be leaders of social change Unique classroom and service-learning exercises teach students to understand the market mechanisms which can effect social change Historically, social justice and action ...
Read the releaseResearch unveils clues about protein mechanism critical to plant growth and yield ST. LOUIS, MO, December 9, 2013 – Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant ...
Read the releaseBoosting self-expression online may limit impulsive purchases Long online transactions can take a toll on a person's self-control, but adding more self-expression and personal identity to those processes can help restore control, according to Penn State researchers. "Making a ...
Read the releaseNASA-USGS Landsat 8 satellite pinpoints coldest spots on Earth VIDEO: The coldest place on earth is in the East Antarctic Plateau, but not at the ...
Read the releaseOnboard camera captures Juno's approach to Earth When NASA's Juno spacecraft flew past Earth early in October 2013, recording a first-of-a-kind movie of the approach was a special assignment for an onboard camera system known as a star tracker. The ...
Read the releaseGame-changing shift occurring in cancer discovery and treatment New report underscores need to restore nation's commitment to cancer research ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Research advances that have come to fruition over the past year demonstrate extraordinary ...
Read the releaseSilver Banksia plants excel at phosphate saving The Australian plant family is highly efficient in the management of the nutrient This news release is available in German. Plants in the leached soils of Western Australia have developed a special ...
Read the releasePine plantations provide optimum conditions for natural forests to develop underneath them The Landscape, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has studied the capacity of native forests to recolonize pine plantations ...
Read the releaseTurning off major memory switch dulls memories Augusta, Ga. – A faultily formed memory sounds like hitting random notes on a keyboard while a proper one sounds more like a song, scientists say. When they turned off a major switch ...
Read the releaseNew study highlights key role soil structure plays in water uptake by crops The increased global consumption of food means that there is an increasing yield gap between crop production and crop usage. To help tackle this issue, a team of scientists from ...
Read the releaseMotivating healthy adults to be more physically active improves their cardiorespiratory fitness COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fewer than half of adults in the United States meet the recommended physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
Read the releaseHoliday shopping for friends? Why looking for unique gifts might not be the best plan Finding the perfect gift for that special someone is never easy and the challenge gets even harder during the holiday season. According to a new study in the Journal ...
Read the releaseResisting temptation: Why reading your horoscope on diet days might be a bad idea Most major newspapers publish daily horoscopes, and for good reason—even when we deny being superstitious, human nature drives us to believe in our own fate. According ...
Read the releaseMars and Venus go shopping: Does gender play a role in negative word of mouth advertising? When do you complain about a faulty product or a bad shopping experience? Do you tell your friends or does a total stranger hear the brunt of your rant? According ...
Read the releaseColleges pay attention: How do top 10 rankings influence applications? Ranked lists are everywhere. If you want to pick out a college, restaurant, hotel, or doctor, chances are there's a Top 10 list that can tell you which ones are the best. According ...
Read the releaseMotivating women to forget the message: When do breast cancer ads backfire? After a traumatic experience, the details we remember surrounding the event are sometimes foggy. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers remember ...
Read the releaseNatural disaster relief: How does psychological distance affect donations? When natural disasters occur, news reports can tug on our hearts and influence how we react to relief efforts. According to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, ...
Read the releaseScientists identify more powerful approach to analyze melanoma's genetic causes (Lebanon, NH, 12/9/13)—There may be a better way to analyze the genetic causes of cutaneous melanoma (CM) according to a study published in Human Genetics conducted ...
Read the releaseMissing molecule in chemical production line discovered Salk scientists have uncovered a missing step in how cells make a class of compounds that include commercially important drugs and flavor molecules LA JOLLA, CA-- It takes dozens of chemical reactions for a cell to make ...
Read the releaseSocial exclusion and consumer product preference: Drink Pepsi to fit in, but fly American to stand out? Social networks are commonplace in this day and age, and how we fit in may depend on anything from political affiliation, to religion, to even our ...
Read the releaseWhat climate change means for federally protected marine species As the Endangered Species Act nears its 40th birthday at the end of December, conservation biologists are coming to terms with a danger not foreseen in the early 1970s: global climate change. Federal ...
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