Captive hyenas outfox wild relatives
(Phys.org)—When it comes to solving puzzles, animals in captivity are, well, different animals than their wild brethren.
Jan 07, 2013
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Adopting a better attitude towards shelter dogs
A new study is shedding light on why many shelter dogs are unable to find new homes in Australia, despite their popularity as companion animals.
Oct 25, 2012
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UK children need more volunteer male befrienders
Many boys say they would prefer a male befriender according to early findings, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Yet, less than a quarter of UK volunteer child befrienders are men.
Jun 01, 2012
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Special needs students and teachers are victims of 'muddled' approach to schooling -- study
Pupils with special needs and teachers in mainstream schools in the UK are often the victims of a "one size fits all" approach to schooling and education, a leading academic has claimed.
Jul 07, 2011
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Early intervention essential to success for at-risk children: study
Children living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods are more likely to succeed if they participate in a community-based prevention program, according to findings released recently from a multi-year research study based at Queen's ...
Nov 24, 2010
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When it comes to childhood bullying, four key factors help with coping, study says
A new study from researchers at Macquarie University has identified four coping factors that can help children overcome victimisation and lessen the impact of bullying on their future happiness. The report ...
Sep 23, 2010
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'Top dogs' at school have better health in adulthood
Children who are the most popular and powerful at school also enjoy better health in adult life compared to counterparts at the bottom end of the pecking order, said a Swedish study published Tuesday.
Sep 28, 2009
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Here's One Inheritance You Don't Want
(PhysOrg.com) -- If your mother smoked during her pregnancy, you are more likely to be addicted to nicotine as a young adult.
Aug 05, 2009
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Today's parents 'not to blame' for teenage problem behaviour
(PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University.
Jul 31, 2009
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Researchers pioneer new treatment for social phobia and alcohol abuse
(PhysOrg.com) -- For many people, drinking is an essential part of a night out with friends. Alcohol is widely considered to be a social lubricant, so it's not surprising that social phobia, or extreme shyness, ...
Jul 20, 2009
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Young men living at home with parents are more violent
Young men who stay at home with their parents are more violent than those who live independently, according to new research at Queen Mary, University of London.
Jul 20, 2009
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Stress in the womb can last a lifetime, say researchers behind new exhibit
Visitors can see how their stress levels could affect the heart rate of their unborn baby and find out why pregnant women should reduce their anxiety, at a new exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, which ...
Jun 30, 2009
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Early bad behaviour predicts troubled path, according to study
(PhysOrg.com) -- It seems the ill-advised roads taken early in life are mostly one-way.
Jan 16, 2009
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Behavioral difficulties at school may lead to lifelong health and social problems
Adolescents who misbehave at school are more likely to have difficulties throughout their adult lives, finds a 40-year study of British citizens published on bmj.com today. These difficulties cover all areas of life, from ...
Jan 09, 2009
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