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Our faces reveal whether we’re rich or poor
A study by social psychologists shows that people can reliably tell if someone is richer or…
Engineers find way to evaluate green roofs
Green infrastructure is an attractive concept, but there is concern surrounding its effectiveness. Researchers are using…
Surprising trend in extramarital sex in America
Older Americans are cheating on their spouses more than their younger counterparts, with 20 percent of…
What kind of Facebook user are you?
Researchers asked people why they use Facebook, then identified four categories of users.
Handshaking viewed more positively by Westerners than by East Asians
Westerners view handshaking more positively than do East Asians, researchers report in a new study. Western…
Connection between autophagy and lifespan: Scientists take a deeper dive into cellular trash
Researchers have undertaken the first ever comprehensive analysis of autophagy in a living animal during aging.…
Ancient animal thought to be first air breather on land loses claim to fame
Some good scientific sleuthing by an undergraduate student has helped rewrite one of the earliest chapters…
In the egg, American bullfrogs learn how to avoid becoming lunch
When exposed to potential predators as an embryo, the invasive American bullfrog becomes harder to kill when it…
Colored glasses may provide light sensitivity relief post-concussion
Following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), patients may suffer from light sensitivity or…