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Dynamic frustration may lead to better understanding of glass in nature

Argonne scientists discover new class of glassy material

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Jul 28, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (34) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory are dealing with an entirely new type of frustration, but it's not stressing them out.


Staying cool under stress: ASU researchers investigate strategies

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 05, 2009 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Researchers at Arizona State University show that having a more flexible approach to resolving an acute conflict interaction results in more frustration and anger. These are among the findings that Danielle Roubinov, an ASU ...


Scientists Demonstrate Microscale System to Study Frustration in Buckled Monolayers of Microspheres

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 17, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A team of University of Pennsylvania physicists has demonstrated a simple system based on micron-sized spheres in water to study and control geometric frustration. Their research, published today in the ...


New method developed for exploring frustrated systems

New method developed for exploring frustrated systems

Physics /

created Jan 18, 2006 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A new method for exploring the secrets of Mother Nature's frustrations has been developed by a team of physicists lead by Penn State University professors Peter Schiffer, Vincent Crespi, and Nitin Samarth. ...


Why do high school seniors drink?

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 04, 2007 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Most high school seniors drink because they want to experiment with alcohol, some drink for the thrill of it, and others because it helps them relax. A new study finds that a fourth group of high school students share all ...


US swine flu deaths surpass 1,000

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Oct 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Federal health officials say swine flu is more widespread now than it's ever been.


Pinpointing cause of colic: Researchers identify organism

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston say one organism discovered during their study may unlock the key to what causes colic, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby.


New theory for latest high-temperature superconductors

Physics / General Physics

created Aug 13, 2008 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (52) | comments 1

Physicists from Rice and Rutgers universities have published a new theory that explains some of the complex electronic and magnetic properties of iron "pnictides." In a series of startling discoveries this spring, pnictides ...


Humans, Other Mammals Similarly Voice Frustrations

Humans, Other Mammals Similarly Voice Frustrations

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Pet owners and scientists who spend a lot of time in the wild say that they can tell when an animal is upset by the sound of its voice. Now new analyses of animal calls may offer an explanation; humans seem ...


Cell phone users rack up accidental data charges

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless is looking into ways to prevent subscribers without data plans from accidentally starting up the Web browser on their phones and racking up $1.99 in fees each time.


Dad's early connection with child 'writes script' for later school involvement

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jun 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

When a dad changes diapers and makes pediatrician's appointments, he's more likely to stay interested and involved when his child makes the transition to school, said a new University of Illinois study that explores the role ...


Technology could enable computers to 'read the minds' of users

Technology / Other

created Oct 01, 2007 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (15) | comments 0

Tufts University researchers are developing techniques that could allow computers to respond to users’ thoughts of frustration — too much work — or boredom—too little work. Applying non-invasive and easily portable imaging ...


Stroke survivors report loss of sexual desire, blurred gender roles, anger and fatigue

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Suffering a stroke can have a profound effect on relationships and lead to significant changes in how couples relate to each other on a physical, psychological, social and emotional level, according a study in the June issue ...


A new twist on tornado study

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created May 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Funny thing about tornadoes. When they ought to drop out of the sky, they usually don't. Despite all the radar looking for them, no one quite knows when or where they'll appear.


Interoperability overdue for instant messaging

Technology / Software

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

You would think it was crazy if your cell phone could call only people with phones on the same network. But we put up with that absurd situation when it comes to instant messaging -- and have for years. Worse, there's little ...