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Faulty ‘Reality Testing’ Leads To Dreams, Déjà Vu And Delusions
An academic suggests that several mental conditions have the same underlying cause, that of faulty 'reality testing'.
SuperAmma Successfully Changes Handwashing Behavior
Researchers find that appealing to emotions rather than facts can result in significant, long-lasting improvements in people’s handwashing behavior.
Scientists Twist Sound With Metamaterials
The world's first acoustic field rotator may help to improve the imaging capabilities of medical ultrasound devices, scientists report.
Authors Of Acid-Bath Stem Cell Study Release Methods For Scrutiny
Honest mistake or research misconduct? STAP cell researchers assert the former, publishing their detailed methods to allow other scientists to duplicate their results.
Indonesia’s Economy Held Back By Neglected Tropical Diseases
According to a recent study, neglected tropical diseases could potentially undermine promising economic and development gains in Indonesia.
AstraZeneca Partners Korean Government In Cancer Program
Under the proposed program, Korean scientists will gain grants and priority access to AstraZeneca compounds for testing.
“Tiger Moms” Raise Ethnic Outsiders
Decoupling race and ethnicity from achievement could give young Asian Americans more freedom in choosing careers, a new study suggests.
App Aids Epilepsy Diagnosis
A new smart phone application tested in India and Nepal may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment.
Neurons Created In Vivo From Astrocytes
Scientists have created new nerve cells in the brains and spinal cords of living mammals without the need for stem cell transplants to replenish lost cells.
