Induced changes to political attitude can last over time
Cognitive scientists have demonstrated that experimentally induced changes in political attitudes can last over time. Notably, participants who verbally motivated these 'false attitudes' exh..
Concussions loosen insulation around brain cells
Detailed scans of concussed hockey players found that the protective fatty tissue surrounding brain cell fibers was loosened two weeks after the injury — even though the athletes felt fine and were d..
Internet and telephone assisted training for child disruptive behavior found to be effective
Positive long-term outcomes, such as a reduction in child disruptive behavior and increased parental skills, have been reported in a new study.
Microsoft’s grand SwiftKey plan is finally coming into focus
Two and a half years ago, a strange ripple struck the misty waters of the Android ecosystem: Microsoft, a company that had long been a footnote to modern mobile computing, was buying SwiftKey — one of..
Mouse models may not accurately mimic severity of gonorrhea infection
The mouse model may not fully reflect the severity of the infection and the types of immune responses seen in humans.
New imagery solves mystery of why Mount St. Helens is out of line with other volcanoes
Some of the clearest, most comprehensive images of the top several miles of the Earth's crust have helped scientists solve the mystery of why Mount St. Helens is located outside the main line of ..
Troubling disadvantages, including bias, against women in business, study finds
A two-and-a-half-year research study documents bias against women seeking CEO jobs in the workforce.
Improving operations for the brain’s most malignant tumor
Neurosurgeons and scientists evaluated use of state-of-the-art optical technology built into commercial grade operating microscopes used in neurosurgery to detect the glow produced by adding the pro-d..
Brain scans could distinguish bipolar from depression
New research has found that neurons deep inside the brain could hold the key to accurately diagnosing bipolar disorder and depression.
