Sep 03 2010
9/11 Imprint Persists in American Brains, Bodies
Nine years after the attacks of 9/11, the psyches of people who were even distant from the events, show permanent changes.
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Sep 02 2010
Why Americans Think Obama is Muslim
New psychological research helps explain why many people believe misinformation about people-- including why Obama is believed to be Muslim.
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Sep 02 2010
Brain Exercises Can Accelerate Mental Decline
Challenging your brain can delay dementia. But when it happens, symptoms progress more quickly.
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Aug 31 2010
‘Orphan’ Film Adoption Fears Unfounded
In 2009, senators and congressmen joined adoption groups in protesting a horror film called 'Orphan', fearing it would lead to hatred of orphans and a drop in adoptions. A year later, was the concern fact or fiction?
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Aug 18 2010
Big Fat Lies: Fibs Skew Obesity Statistics
Many people aren't truthful about their weight and height-- but such deception can skew important heath data.
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Aug 17 2010
How Rare Are Female Child Killers?
A young girl was raped and murdered by a local mother; the case is shocking, but how rare is it?
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Aug 13 2010
Story Before Facts: Steven Slater’s Media Rise and Fall
The news media and their pundits rushed to speculate about JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater's actions instead of waiting for the facts.
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Aug 12 2010
Cancer Hoaxer Steals Funds, Goodwill
Why would a young Canadian woman fake cancer and cancer treatments?
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Aug 10 2010
Staying Busy Keeps Us Happy
Research shows that those with idle hands are not as happy as than those with a lot to do.
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Aug 05 2010
Study: If Asked, God May Improve Vision and Hearing
Will God improve your hearing or vision if someone else asks him to? A new study suggests so-- but many flaws cast doubt on the conclusion.
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