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MU anthropologist develops new approach to explain religious behavior

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 09, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (20) | comments 0

Without a way to measure religious beliefs, anthropologists have had difficulty studying religion. Now, two anthropologists from the University of Missouri and Arizona State University have developed a new approach to study ...





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Fish fatty acids don’t make you cleverer or happier

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A diet rich in fish fatty acids has no effect on cognitive functions such as memory and concentration in the elderly. Nor does it affect their level of wellbeing. This is the conclusion drawn by Dutch researcher ...


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Probing Question: What are the origins of skiing?

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Swoosh…Undeniably, this is the sound of skiing. As winter approaches, legions of avid skiers are preparing their equipment. Skis are being waxed, boots are being pulled out of storage and people are yearning ...


Police service faces unprecedented challenges amid global recession

Other Sciences / Economics

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The issues are raised in a new Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) publication - What is policing for? Examining the impact and implications of contemporary policing intervention. The publication which highlights ...


A promoter shows off  liquid crystal display (LCD) television panels in Seoul earlier this year

LG Display claims world's thinnest TV panel

Electronics / Hardware

created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (11) | comments 8

South Korea's LG Display said Monday it has developed the world's thinnest LCD television panel, measuring 2.6 millimetres (0.1 inches).


What's in health care proposals for 5 Americans (AP)

What's in health care proposals for 5 Americans

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 20, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 14

(AP) -- As Congress gets closer to a final health care bill, many Americans want to know: What's in it for me?


Analysts warn that FTC suit could damage Intel

Technology / Business

created Dec 18, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

The Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against Intel Wednesday -- the most far-reaching in a string of recent regulatory actions -- poses a huge threat to the Santa Clara, Calif., chip giant and could reshape the semiconductor ...


More effort needed to crack down on 'secret remedies'

Medicine & Health / Other

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4

The medical establishment and politicians must do more to crack down on alternative medicine, argues a senior scientist on BMJ.com today.


Intel faces antitrust lawsuit from FTC (AP)

Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit

Technology / Business

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0

(AP) -- The Federal Trade Commission piled on new antitrust charges against Intel Corp. on Wednesday, seeking to end what it described as a decade of illegal sales tactics that have crippled rivals and kept ...


Australia dismissed as "baseless" claims it was proposing a China-style plan for mandatory filtering of the internet

Australia defends controversial web filter

Technology / Internet

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Australia on Wednesday dismissed as "baseless" claims it was proposing a China-style plan for mandatory filtering of the internet and denied the system could be abused to silence free speech.


YouTube's top 2009 videos feature eclectic cast

Technology / Internet

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The year's biggest hits on the Internet's top video channel were anchored by an improbable singing sensation, a groggy boy nursing a sore mouth, a bride and groom dancing down the wedding aisle, supernatural heartthrobs ...



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