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A decline in creativity? It depends on how you look But new research from the University of Washington Information School and Harvard University, closely studying 20 years of student creative writing and visual artworks, hints that the dynamics of creativity may not ...
Read the releaseStudy finds social networks are key to city violence A new study of gun violence in Chicago, led by Yale sociologist Andrew Papachristos, reveals that a person's social network is a key predictor in whether an individual will become a victim of gun homicide, even more so than race, ...
Read the releaseStarting dialysis after -- not before -- conception may improve birth rates in women with advanced kidney disease Study's findings may help guide care of young women who need dialysis Washington, DC (November 14, 2013) — Women with advanced kidney disease who start ...
Read the releaseScientists identify the world's most irreplaceable protected areas This news release is available in French. Gland, Switzerland, 14 November 2013 (IUCN) – A new scientific study has identified the protected areas most critical to preventing extinctions of the world's ...
Read the releaseUMD, Google & gov. create first detailed map of global forest change COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A University of Maryland-led, multi-organizational team has created the first high-resolution global map of forest extent, loss and gain. This resource greatly improves the ability to ...
Read the releaseStanford researchers home in on roots of Caribbean populations using new DNA analysis method STANFORD, Calif. — Those of us who want to learn about our ancestors — who they were, where they came from and how they mingled (or didn't) with others ...
Read the releaseDeciphering genetic echoes from the past: Illuminating human history Historical records are often used to learn about ancestry but a new approach, using genetics, is currently being applied. In a recent study, published in PLOS Genetics, scientists from the Stanford University ...
Read the releaseStanford scientists create a low-cost, long-lasting water splitter made of silicon and nickel Stanford University scientists have created a silicon-based water splitter that is both low-cost and corrosion-free. The novel device – a silicon semiconductor coated in ...
Read the releaseHigh marks for Columbia's new public health curriculum The architects of the Columbia MPH reflect on its rationale and design, and report feedback from students and faculty A fully re-envisioned Master of Public Health program was launched by Columbia ...
Read the releaseHas the idea of 'zero deforestation' lost its meaning Separate targets for gross deforestation and reforestation would increase progress toward forest conservation, climate change mitigation goals ARLINGTON, Va. (November 14, 2013) – What exactly does "zero ...
Read the releaseQuantum world record smashed A normally fragile quantum state has been shown to survive at room temperature for a world record 39 minutes, overcoming a key barrier towards building ultrafast quantum computers. An international team ...
Read the releaseDrug trial for top parasitic killer of the Americas: Mixed results, new evidence to improve therapy First placebo-controlled study in adults with Chagas disease highlights urgent need to scale up treatment for millions of patients at risk [Washington, DC ...
Read the releaseWhere someone drowns determines their chance of survival, according to new research TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2013— Two new research studies show that location is the most important factor in determining drowning survival. "Ontarians from rural areas are almost three ...
Read the releaseAnalysis of alcohol ads in magazines finds current codes and regulations do not protect consumers from risky content and messages A new report from the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ...
Read the releaseDistant artificial atoms cooperate by sharing light, international research team shows Work is expected to have future applications in advanced quantum devices An international team of scientists has shown for the first time that atoms can work collectively ...
Read the releaseLeading health and philanthropic organizations outline plan to address global preterm birth burden Solutions Pathway article published in The Lancet Global Health BETHESDA, MD, SEATTLE, WA, and WHITE PLAINS, NY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 – Leading researchers and ...
Read the releaseDogs likely originated in Europe more than 18,000 years ago, UCLA biologists report Wolves likely were domesticated by European hunter–gatherers more than 18,000 years ago and gradually evolved into dogs that became household pets, UCLA life ...
Read the releaseFDA approved immune-modulating drug unexpectedly benefits mice with fatal mitochondrial defect Rapamycin increases survival and prevents symptoms, and appears to cause protective switch in metabolism The transplant anti-rejection drug rapamycin showed unexpected benefits ...
Read the releaseBaby boys at higher risk of death and disability due to preterm birth Groundbreaking global studies on preterm birth and disability carried out by almost 50 researchers at 35 institutions and launched in association with World Prematurity Day finds baby ...
Read the releaseLate afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night Caffeine consumed 6 hours before bedtime reduced sleep by more than 1 hour DARIEN, IL – A new study shows that caffeine consumption even six hours before bedtime can have significant, ...
Read the releaseA question for Jupiter New model explaining why the giant planet's mysterious Great Red Spot has not disappeared to be presented at APS Division of Fluid Dynamics meeting WASHINGTON D.C. Nov. 14, 2013 -- Jupiter's Great Red Spot is one of the solar system's ...
Read the releaseState child restraint laws leave many unprotected, NYU study finds Child restraint laws across many states have gaps that leave unprotected passengers highly vulnerable to vehicle-crash injuries, a study by New York University has found. The findings, which appear ...
Read the releaseUT Austin researchers grow large graphene crystals that have exceptional electrical properties AUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to the growth of graphene — an ultrathin, ultrastrong, all-carbon material — it is survival of the fittest, according to researchers ...
Read the releaseYour brain 'sees' things even when you don't The brain processes visual input to the level of understanding its meaning even if we never consciously perceive that input, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a ...
Read the releaseScientists nearing forecasts of long-lived wildfires BOULDER ...
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