2019-03-01
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How our Brains FEEL Metaphors
October 4, 2012Our language and literature are so full of metaphors that we rarely notice them--but our BRAIN does. For instance, when a character's personality is described as "rough" or "smooth," we can relate to what this means because we've felt surfaces... continued
New Discovery: Another Planet That May Harbor Life
October 4, 2012A system of planets has been discovered in the constellation Cygnus orbiting a double star. It was not thought that this was possible, and planetary scientists are saying that it will lead to a complete revision of our understanding of... continued
Two About to Blow
October 4, 2012An enormous magma dome is growing under the Greek Island of Santorini, while pressures are building inside Japan's Mt. Fuji. And things aren't so quiet right here in the US either! A new survey suggests that the chamber of molten... continued
When Physicians and Vets Work Together
October 3, 2012We catch diseases from animals (and they catch them from us), but this also means we sometimes share the same physical ailments. Physicians have begun to realize that they can get good information about their human patients by consulting with... continued
Burning Coal May Seal Our Doom
October 3, 2012The US isn't the only country facing the coal conundrum, meaning we have plenty of coal, but don't want to burn it, because it causes pollution and climate change. On oilprice.com, Charles Kennedy reports that the Australian state of Queensland... continued
Think You’re a Woman? You May be Part Male!
October 3, 2012Male DNA is commonly found in the brains of women, most likely derived from prior pregnancy with a male fetus. While the medical implications of male DNA and male cells in the brain are unknown, the harboring of genetic material... continued
Wild Video Games Produce Reckless Drivers
October 2, 2012Psychologists have long argued about whether or not video games are dangerous for kids, but thing's for sure: They're bad for their DRIVING skills. And with the majority of fatal auto accidents involving teens, this is not good news. Teens... continued
How Cat Colors Affect YOUR Genes
October 2, 2012Figuring out how cat coloration comes about could help scientists understand our immune system's resistance to infectious diseases. On NPR.com, Joe Palca quotes researcher Stephen O'Brien as saying that they're trying to explain why "some cats are spotted, some cats... continued
Arctic Melt Good News for Business
October 2, 2012For the last 60 years, the Arctic has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the Earth, and some Asians business people are taking advantage of this fact. The thawing at the top of the globe gives access to... continued
Twitter Can Detect Psychopaths
October 1, 2012So if you're corresponding with someone online who uses certain words and phrases, cut off the contact--FAST! There are more of these folks around than you might suspect. This might also be something to pay attention to when you evaluate... continued