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How a simple mathematic formula is starting to explain the bizarre prevalence of altruism in society

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jul 18, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (59) | comments 13

Why do humans cooperate in things as diverse as environment conservation or the creation of fairer societies, even when they don’t receive anything in exchange or, worst, they might even be penalized?





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Second Life

Is Second Life's Economy Too Big To Fail?

Technology / Internet

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 1

One of the more interesting developments in terms of technology is the virtual economy -- and how it translates into something that involves real money.


Imagine Peace Tower lights in Second Life

Technology / Internet

created Oct 11, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Just hours after Friday's annual lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland, a virtual version of the tribute to late Beatle John Lennon opened in online world Second Life.


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Second Life creates virtual world for businesses

Technology / Internet

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Linden Lab on Wednesday announced it is adding a new dimension to Second Life online world to give businesses private places for virtual meetings.


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'Beneficial' effects of alcohol?

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 14, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (15) | comments 2

According a new study of over 3,000 adults aged 70-79, the apparent association between light-to-moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of functional decline over time did not hold up after adjustments ...


New research could help protect frontline troops

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A team of researchers at Queen's University Belfast's Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) is working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops.


Widely used virus assay shown unreliable when compared to other methods

Medicine & Health / Research

created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In the course of doing research on the mosquito-borne pathogens chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and o' nyong-nyong virus (ONNV), Virginia Tech researchers have discovered an inconvenient truth about an assay, strand-specific quantitative ...


Say yes to a clinical trial; it may be good for your health

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Patients with chronic heart failure who agree to take part in clinical trials have a better prognosis than those who do not, according to a study reported in the November European Journal of Heart Failure.(1) The finding, say th ...


What is alternative treatment for irritable bowel syndrome when conventional therapy has failed?

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Aug 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

IBS remains a common intestinal disorder causing significant discomfort and poor quality of life in patients who have the diagnosis. TCAs have been shown to improve abdominal pain in patients with IBS; however, there is insufficient ...


CER study demonstrated asthma patients had better overall results with oral controllers

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A newly published comparative effectiveness study demonstrated that asthma patients in general had better clinical outcomes with oral controllers than inhaled corticosteroids.


Child's play may revolutionize video gaming, police work

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- What do hide-and-seek, police searches and video games such as Half-Life 2 have in common? More than you would think, say two University of Alberta researchers.



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