‘Ivory Tower’ bucking social media
University scholars are largely resisting the use of social media to circulate their scientific findings … more
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Beauty Not Disease Motivates Teens to Wear Sunscreen
After offering information about UV light and sun-protective behaviors, the two health-ed videos diverge: one … more
Living on Islands Makes Animals Tamer
Most of us have seen pictures and probably YouTube videos of “tame” animals on the Galapagos Islands, the … more
SlipChip Counts Molecules with Chemistry and a Cell Phone
In developing nations, rural areas, and even one’s own home, limited access to expensive equipment … more
U.S. Media Consumption to Rise to 15.5 Hours a Day – Per Person – by 2015
A new study by a researcher at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the … more
Study: Google Search Serves Users From 600% More Locations than A Year Ago
Over the past 10 months, Google search has dramatically increased the number of sites around … more
Depression may increase your risk of Parkinson’s
MINNEAPOLIS — People who are depressed may have triple the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, … more
Youth more likely to be bullied at schools with anti-bullying programs
Anti-bullying initiatives have become standard at schools across the country, but a new UT Arlington … more
Perfecting digital imaging
Computer graphics and digital video lag behind reality; despite advances, the best software and video … more
Academics earn street cred with TED Talks but no points from peers
TED Talks, the most popular conference and events website in the world with over 1 … more
U.S. hospital admission rates linked with high readmissions
High hospital readmission rates in different regions of the U.S. may have more to do with the overall high use of hospital services in those regions than with the severity of patients’ particular conditions or problems in the quality of care during and…
