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by William Atkins
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009 |
A U.S. study has shown that women will do better at mathematics when they are aware of only positive stereotypes (like college educated) but do worse when only aware of negative stereotypes (such as men being perceived as better in math). Plus, it is not good for women to even sit between two men while doing math problems!
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by William Atkins
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Sunday, 03 May 2009 |
A drug for male contraception is progressing a bit faster these days thanks to a gene called CATSPER1.
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by William Atkins
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Saturday, 25 April 2009 |
A Belgium study involving sleep and circadian rhythm found the brain is continually trying to balance the circadian signal (when you want to naturally sleep and be awake) and homeostatic pressure (the counting of the number of hours during sleep and while awake). This battle determines if you are more attentive during the afternoons and evenings.
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by William Atkins
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Saturday, 18 April 2009 |
A U.S.-German study has shown that the structure of the brain changes when children work hard at developing musical skills. Maybe the old saying still applies: "Practice makes perfect."
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by William Atkins
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Saturday, 18 April 2009 |
A U.S. study has found that the people who smile the biggest in photographs when they are young are more likely to stay married later in life. The frowners were more likely to divorce.
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