Clarke clarifies pattern recognition theory of humour
Recent commentary has suggested that the extent to which anomaly theories have become ingrained in the minds of academics and popular commentators alike has led to certain common assumptions and...
View ArticleWhat Do Students Know?
Black holes, frozen worlds, the "big bang," supernovae -- when it comes to telling strange and compelling stories, astronomy and space science educators can draw upon these and other denizens of a...
View ArticlePatients have misconceptions and high levels of anxiety about general anesthesia
Eight-five per cent of patients who took part in a survey shortly after day surgery said that they had been anxious about receiving a general anaesthetic, according to research in the May issue of the...
View ArticleLow Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury from Roller Coaster Rides, Researcher Says
With July 4th around the bend, if you’ve ever feared a head injury from a roller coaster ride, it’s time to stop worrying and enjoy your local amusement parks. Although a significant body of scientific...
View ArticleSympathy for the devil?
Misconceptions about the Church of Satan abound. For many people, anything with the word Satan is synonymous with evil, conjuring up images of gory offerings and babies bred for sacrifice. Nothing...
View ArticleNew insights into how to correct false knowledge
The abundance of false information available on the Internet, in movies and on TV has created a big challenge for educators.
View ArticleMyths and shame keep many from seeking bankruptcy protection
(PhysOrg.com) -- Two interesting facts that may counter modern ideas about bankruptcy: The overwhelming majority of U.S. filings belong to individuals rather than corporations or entities, and most of...
View ArticleCarbon is key for getting algae to pump out more oil
(Phys.org) -- Overturning two long-held misconceptions about oil production in algae, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energys Brookhaven National Laboratory show that ramping up the microbes...
View ArticleRobots in the home: Will older adults roll out the welcome mat?
Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use and accept the new technology? A study by the Georgia...
View ArticleNew research dispels myths about academic parental leave
New research from sociologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst counters misconceptions surrounding the use of paid parental leave on university campuses.
View ArticleExtinction rates not as bad as feared ... for now
Concerns that many animals are becoming extinct, before scientists even have time to identify them, are greatly overstated according Griffith University researcher, Professor Nigel Stork.
View ArticleNot as evolved as we think: Adaptation neither stops nor makes value...
Lest you think you're at the top of the evolutionary heap, looking down your highly evolved nose at the earth's lesser creatures, Marlene Zuk has a message for you: When it comes to evolution, there is...
View ArticleNew figures reveal extent of cybercrime risk to UK population
Almost one in five people (18.4%) in the UK have had their online accounts hacked, with some people (2.3%) losing more than £10,000 due to criminal activity.
View ArticleNew metasearch engine leaves Google, Yahoo crawling
One day in the not-too-distant future, you'll be able to type a query into an online search engine and have it deliver not Web pages that may contain an answer, but just the answer itself, says Weiyi...
View ArticleSurvey highlights trainee teachers' misconceptions about the brain
(PhysOrg.com) -- Many teachers appear to be leaving training college with serious misconceptions about how the brain functions, new research suggests.
View ArticleFor economic success, channel your inner bonobo
Psychology Professor Marc Hauser dispels misconceptions about human and ape behavior with regard to patience, impulsiveness, and economic interactions in Harvard Museum of Natural History talk.
View ArticleBosses exaggerate women's family-work conflict
(PhysOrg.com) -- Decades into the era of two-earner households, the virtues of family-friendly policies are all but universally assumed in the corporate world. But now new research suggests serious...
View ArticlePhysicians knowledge of childhood food allergies needs room for improvement
With an estimated four to six percent of children in the U.S. suffering from food allergies, a new study shows that pediatricians and family physicians aren't always confident they have the ability to...
View ArticlePeople can overcome their addictions, but not quickly, UCLA psychologist says
Millions of Americans suffer from severe addictions that can ruin lives and are extremely difficult to control. Nearly 2 million enter roughly 12,000 addiction treatment programs in the U.S. each year....
View ArticleFamily businesses: 'Success and Familiness Go Hand in Hand' according to new...
Against the backdrop of the toughest economic times in living memory, family businesses seem to be not only surviving, but thriving, according to research conducted by law firm Veale Wasbrough Vizards...
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