In a study, infectious disease experts identified a large group of people who were clearly exposed to TB for more…
What makes a good excuse work? A philosopher may have the answer
The things we appeal to when making excuses are myriad: tiredness, stress, a looming work deadline, a wailing infant. But…
Research questions link between unconscious bias and behavior
Implicit bias, a term for automatically activated mental associations, is often seen as a primary cause of discrimination against social…
Stem cell stimulation improves stroke recovery
Stem cell stimulation shows promise as a potential noninvasive stroke treatment, according to new research. If extended to humans, this…
Sleep readies synapses for learning
Synapses in the hippocampus are larger and stronger after sleep deprivation, according to new research. Overall, this study supports the…
Robots that are not quite life-like: ‘Uncanny valley’ in the brain
Scientists have identified mechanisms in the human brain that could help explain the phenomenon of the ‘Uncanny Valley’ — the…
Many grandparents’ medicines not secure enough around grandchildren, poll suggests
Whether it’s a rare treat or a weekly routine, many older adults enjoy spending time with grandchildren. But a new…
Alcohol causes significant harm to those other than the drinker
Each year, one in five US adults — an estimated 53 million people — experience harm because of someone else’s…
Low vitamin D at birth raises risk of higher blood pressure in kids
Vitamin D deficiency from birth to early childhood was associated with an increased risk of elevated systolic blood pressure during…
Smart glasses follow our eyes, focus automatically
By using eye-tracking technology to automatically control a pair of autofocus lenses, engineers have created a prototype for ‘autofocals’ designed…