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Political views may skew perception of skin tone, new study finds

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 7

(PhysOrg.com) -- Political affinity could influence how some people view the skin tone of biracial political candidates, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, New York University ...


Researchers bring noise to virtual worlds

Researchers bring noise to virtual worlds

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computer scientists have developed a method to synthesize the sounds of cymbals, falling garbage cans and lids, and plastic water-cooler bottles and recycling bins.


Jitterbug J cell phone

Tech review: Jitterbug J cell phone

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Features: This super-simple phone for seniors doesn't require a yearly contract -- just pay for minutes monthly. Easy-to-press big buttons. Has text messaging and Bluetooth capabilities. Phone contacts and ...


Tone language is key to perfect pitch

Perfect Pitch: Language Wins Out Over Genetics

Other Sciences / Other

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (8) | comments 4

Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Sinatra and Hendrix -- these and many other of the world's most famous musicians have had "perfect" or "absolute" pitch. The ability, defined as recognizing the pitch of a musical note ...


Genetic study confirms the immune system's role in narcolepsy

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created May 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have identified a gene associated with narcolepsy, a disorder that causes disabling daytime sleepiness, sleep attacks, irresistible bouts of sleep that can strike at ...