http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (AP) -- It was bound to happen: Some people who aren't at high risk for swine flu complications got the much-in-demand vaccine. http://www.physorg.com/news176113042.html Medicine & Health Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:01 EST news176113042 While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers. http://www.physorg.com/news175442129.html Medicine & Health Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:58:43 EST news175442129 (AP) -- EU lawmakers voted Wednesday for a new price cap that will cut the cost of sending text messages from abroad by nearly two-thirds. http://www.physorg.com/news159622617.html Technology Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:37:36 EST news159622617 Facebook, shmacebook. Senior citizens want their own social networking sites. http://www.physorg.com/news157055807.html Technology Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:37:15 EST news157055807 A new study in the American Journal of Political Science explores how and when politicians can use fear to manipulate the public into supporting policies they might otherwise oppose. Politicians' use of fear is more likely with regard to topics that are abstract and difficult for citizens (and/or the media) to observe. http://www.physorg.com/news155387516.html Other Sciences Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:12:12 EST news155387516 During election season, Americans are reminded of their freedoms and rights that allow them to vote for their leaders. As countless political polls try to predict how voters are being swayed, those polled may not be allowed to vote at all. A University of Missouri professor of law says that the current economic crisis could cause disenfranchisement, depriving citizens the right to vote. http://www.physorg.com/news142764575.html Other Sciences Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:49:35 EST news142764575 Next Tuesday night, Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will meet on the debate stage for their second presidential debate, but this time they will not be alone. The candidates will be joined by dozens of "undecided" citizens eager to interrogate the two presidential hopefuls. http://www.physorg.com/news142267621.html Other Sciences Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:47:01 EST news142267621 It has been a long-held assumption that poor nations will not support efforts to protect the environment since their citizens are too preoccupied with meeting basic needs, such as food and housing. However, a new study in The Sociological Quarterly reveals that citizens of poorer nations are just as concerned about environmental quality as their counterparts in rich nations. http://www.physorg.com/news136216678.html Other Sciences Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:57:58 EST news136216678