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Handshake

A handshake is a short ritual in which two people grasp one of each other's like hands, in most cases accompanied by a brief up and down movement of the grasped hands.

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Human and humanoid robot shake hands in space 1st

Astronauts and robots have united in space with a healthy handshake.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Strict bans better for flu epidemic

When a serious threat of a flu epidemic arises, public health officials advise persons to stay away from crowds and, as importantly, avoid shaking hands.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Scientists devise guide to the perfect handshake

Help is here for people who are overcome with nerves when faced with the age-old custom of shaking hands -- British scientists have unveiled a step-by-step guide to the perfect handshake.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 16, 2010 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (7) | comments 3

A woman's touch: Physical contact increases financial risk taking

A woman's touch is all it takes for people to throw caution to the wind. That's the conclusion of a new study published online in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. If a female ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 11, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (12) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

MIT robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy (w/Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Over the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke patients learn to control their arms and legs. Now, they’re building on that work to help children ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created May 20, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0