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Are global rankings unfair to US students?
STANFORD (US) — An analysis of international tests suggests students in the US are not lagging behind their peers in other countries.The report finds that socioeconomic inequality among US students...
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Snubs hurt less when you’re in charge
UC BERKELEY (US) — People in power tend to bounce back from a bit of rejection faster, say researchers, whose findings apply to both work and home. The new study also finds that people in authority...
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Do work goals suffer when women run the home?
UC BERKELEY / EMORY (US) — Control over domestic affairs seems to dampen women’s interest in professional power, report researchers. While household decision-making power was highly valued by both men...
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Deep sleep may improve memory as we age
UC BERKELEY (US) — Neuroscientists have discovered a link between sleep quality and memory loss in older adults.The slow brain waves generated during the deep, restorative sleep we typically experience...
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Reverse aging: Can science turn back the clock?
UC BERKELEY (US) — Researchers report they’ve made a major advance in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind aging.The team was able to turn back the molecular clock by infusing the blood stem...
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Pay cash to encourage safe sex?
BROWN (US) — A survey of more than 1,700 young gay men in Mexico City found that for $288 a year most would enroll in safe sex programs.Studies have found that conditional cash transfer programs, in...
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‘Time machine’ brings back ancestor languages
UC BERKELEY (US) — A new computer program can rapidly reconstruct “proto-languages”—the linguistic ancestors from which all modern languages have evolved. Ancient languages hold a treasure trove of...
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Red algae: The ‘Wal-Mart of genomes’
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Most organisms would die in the volcanic sulfur pools of Yellowstone and Mount Etna. Robust simple algae call it home.The secrets to their survival could lead to advancements in...
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In US, 20 percent now say ‘no religion’
UC BERKELEY / DUKE (US) — Last year, one in five Americans claimed no religious preference—more than double the number reported in 1990.Religious affiliation in the United States is at its lowest point...
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Convex legs let tiny robots scurry in sand
GEORGIA TECH / UC BERKELEY (US) — Using 3D-printed limbs, scientists have developed a new way to understand how small-legged robots move through granular materials like sand. The research could help...
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A little stress can make brains sharper
UC BERKELEY (US) — Acute stress that’s short-lived, not chronic, primes the brain for improved performance, according to new research.“You always think about stress as a really bad thing, but it’s...
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To find what’s lost, brain forms ‘search party’
UC BERKELEY (US) — When we’re looking for something specific, like a lost pet or a contact lens on the floor, the brain redirects various visual and non-visual regions to help. That means that if we’re...
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Bad deeds can tarnish money’s value
UC BERKELEY / STANFORD (US) — When people perceive money as morally tainted, they also view it as having less value and purchasing power, a new study shows. Challenging the belief that “all money is...
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Before you pucker: Toxic metals in lipstick
UC BERKELEY (US) — Scientists found lead and eight other metals in lipsticks commonly sold in the US, in some cases at levels that could raise potential health concerns.The researchers tested 32...
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US birth tied to health risks in Mexican-Americans
U. TORONTO (CAN) / UC BERKELEY (US) — Mexican-Americans over 55 who were born in the US are significantly more likely than immigrants from Mexico to report limitations in one or more basic physical...
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How brain lets eyes track 95 mph fastball
UC BERKELEY (US) — Our brain “pushes” forward moving objects to look closer than they really are, forcing a quick reaction, such as dodging a ball—or hitting it over the fence. How does San Francisco...
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Bubble math shows foam evolve and pop
UC BERKELEY (US) — Using a set of linked partial differential equations, researchers explain what happens as foamy bubbles form and then disappear. The feat could help in modeling industrial processes...
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Wireless helmet detects brain bleeding
UC BERKELEY (US) — Researchers are testing a helmet-like device that uses wireless signals to instantly diagnose brain swelling and bleeding.The device analyzes data from low energy electromagnetic...
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Citizen scientists tag bug collections online
UC BERKELEY (US) — The public can help scientists by deciphering and recording the hand-written field notes that accompany a million insect specimens, many dating back more than 100 years. Along the...
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Are women more likely to avoid charitable giving?
U. CHICAGO (US) — If there’s an opt-out option, women are less likely than men to donate to charitable causes, economists say. The issue of which gender is more generous has been debated for years. A...
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