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It sometimes seems as if our phones function like an extra limb on our bodies and now, research demonstrates exactly how attached to the devices we really are.
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A study has revealed that short men and overweight women get a raw deal in life, in jobs and in income. Short men are not the only ones getting a raw deal, as the study shows overweight women are too.
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Scientists from the University College London (UCL) Cancer Institute made a groundbreaking discovery in fight against cancer. A new cellular target has been found that greatly increases the ability of the immune system to destroy cancer cells.
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In 2014, producers of soft drinks funded a study that concluded diet soda was better for losing weight than water. The companies are at again, as they have funded another study.
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A new study concluded African American endure discrimination from mortgage lenders, right from the information-gathering stage via an introductory email.
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A new report has revealed more games consoles are owned by women than by men in the United States. The study found that 42 percent of women have a console in their house compared to 37 percent of men.
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A U.S. study of mobile device usage by children under the age of 4 has concluded that they are faced with "almost universal exposure" to digital devices and most will have their own device by the time they turn four.
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On Friday, government researchers in the United States reported that autism may be overdiagnosed in as many as 9 percent of kids.
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A tiny and rare species of frog living in remote, hidden caves in the heavily forested mountains near Russia and Georgia depends on bats for its survival, according to a recent study.
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People who have full bladders may be more convincing when they tell lies. That is according to a new California State University study.
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British universities have tumbled down the latest league tables, with only Cambridge in the top five. However, the metrics used for assessing the placements have recently been changed.
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A new study was released and it claims that half of the planet's sea turtles have eaten some form of plastic at some point in their lives.
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Security researchers have found that many lock screen patterns used by Android smartphone owners are as predictable as simple passwords like "1234567". Most people adhere to several common traits when making a pattern which dramatically reduces security.
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The UK's Which? consumer research group has found that contactless payment cards can be easily hacked using homemade technology. The card details can be stolen and then used to pay for goods online without further verification.
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A new study has concluded that Google harms consumers by filtering search results so that listings for its own services are promoted to the tops of pages. It adds more fuel to the EU's recent accusation of Google engaging in anticompetitive practices.
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A new study has discovered that listening to "extreme music" like heavy metal can actually make one more positive. The recent study suggests that "extreme music" can help you calm down and feel inspired.
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A computer has solved a mystery that has been puzzling scientists for over 120 years in just three days. Using complex predictive simulation software, the system managed to explain how sliced-up worms turn into independent organisms.
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Dinosaurs grew quickly and were warm-blooded just like modern mammals, says a scientist who researched the metabolism of these ancient creatures.
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Procrastination is a nasty habit that can keep you from filing on deadline, preparing well for a meeting. Waiting until the last minute to accomplish your task can also lead to unnecessary stress.
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A scientific study has revealed that most commercial diet programs can't provide one scrap of evidence that they work. After extensive analysis, the researchers have concluded that only two diet programs can be considered to be really effective.
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A study has revealed that early issues with Apple Pay are causing many earlier patriots to neglect regular use of the service. 47% of users have experienced issues in stores advertised as Apple Pay friendly.
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Researchers at the Ohio State University have discovered how to control heat with magnetic fields, proving that both heat and sound have magnetic properties.
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The English aren't English and the real Britons are the Welsh, says a fascinating new study into the DNA of different ethnic groups in Britain.
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The standard method of identifying criminals via the eyewitness lineup may be about to change because a recent study suggests the human nose may be more effective at identifying bad guys than the human eye.
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While there is controversy over the magnitude of its effects, climate change is having an indisputable impact on our food production, supply chain, food safety and the prevalence of foodborne diseases.
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The advent of the digital era has revolutionized education and learning for millions of children worldwide, enabling greater collaboration between teachers and pupils and bringing education to places where it was never available via virtual classrooms.
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The accuracy of India's recent tiger census that suggested tiger numbers have increased is now being called into question by a new study.
The Indian government had celebrated the rise in tiger numbers from 1706 in 2011 to 2,226 in 2014.
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New research has found a link between regularly drinking coffee and a 20% decreased risk of endometrial cancer which currently affects around 1 in 37 US women in their lifetime, adding to the potential health benefits of consuming the popular beverage.
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A new study has found that people without a secure source of food and medication are more likely to have less control over their diabetes when compared to people who don’t have concerns over this issue.
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Polar bears don't suffer any long-term harm when they are shot with tranquilizer darts, briefly handled, and fitted with radio collars, even if the bear is captured up to 10 times, according to a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Spectrogram of pink noise (left) and white noise (right), shown with linear frequency axis (vertical) Wikimedia commons
Genetic origins of Paleo-Eskimos and Neo-Eskimos. E. Willerslev
Students studying for an exam Albeiro Rodas
The River Benue looking south east from Jimeta/Yola, Nigeria. Amjaca
The Hispaniolan Hutia is now being followed using GPS and radio telemetry to study its distribution and home range. Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989), Study for “The Image Disappears,” 1938. Pencil on paper © Salvador Dalí, Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York 2012 Photo © 2012 Museum Associates/ LACMA, by Michael Tropea, Private Collection. Museum Associates/ LACMA, by Michael Tropea
Gram stain of the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. CDC
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StudyWorld 2010 at the Russian House of Culture and Science in Berlin
Pieris brassicae, or large white cabbage butterfly (L) and Pyronia tithonus, or Gatekeeper, (R). Photographed in Havré, Belgium. Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
Monthly time series from 2005 to 2013; colors indicate the phases of ENSO and the incidence of snakebites in Costa Rico. L.F. Chaves, et. al.
A northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon), which was captured in 2009 from an island in western Lake Erie, Ohio. The snake has crusty and thickened scales over raised blisters, a sign of snake fungal disease. D. E. Green/USGS National Wildlife Health Center
Charlton Heston and Ronald Reagan at a meeting in the White House. Both of them would later be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Photo taken: June 15, 1981 White House Photo Office
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StudyWorld 2010 at the Russian House of Culture and Science in Berlin
Chronic or persistent pain can last long after the initial injury has gone. YouTube
Feminine hygiene products used in study. Dereacho Zapatillas
Glyphosate use by crop in 2012. USGS
This is an interview with Abha Parajulee about the study done with University of Toronto PhD supervisor Frank Wania: Evaluating Officially Reported Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emissions in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region with a Multimedia Fate Model. University of Toronto, Scarborough
Massachusetts plans to establish a protected habitat for the state's timber rattlesnakes. Screen grab
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