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Faithful females who choose good providers key to evolutionary shift to modern family, study finds

In early human evolution, when faithful females began to choose good providers as mates, pair-bonding replaced promiscuity, laying the foundation for the emergence of the institution of the modern family, a new study finds.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 28, 2012 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 5

Social media's impact on kids merits big debate: US expert

Facebook's big stock offering on Wall Street must be followed by an intensive debate on Main Street about social media's powerful impact on children, an expert on the topic says.

Technology / Internet

created May 13, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Undocumented Latino youth turn to activism to combat obstacles

Undocumented Latino youth in the U.S. face futures clouded by fewer rights than their documented peers and the constant fear of deportation. Such status constraints usually aren't fully understood until young adulthood, said ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Developing sustainable power

The invention of a long-lasting incandescent light bulb in the 19th century spurred on the second wave of the industrial revolution, illuminating homes, extending leisure time and bringing us to the point today where many ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Big Society could threaten biodiversity conservation

A study of the Moray Firth Seal Management Plan (MFSMP), in north-east Scotland, identified four key conditions for long-term success, three of which pointed to the importance of direct government involvement.

Biology / Ecology

created Feb 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The Generation X Report: Survey paints a surprisingly positive portrait

They've been stereotyped as a bunch of insecure, angst-ridden, underachievers. But most members of Generation X are leading active, balanced and happy lives, according to a long-term University of Michigan survey.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Digging in dirt, Arbor Day planting, may help build citizenship: study

Digging in the ground to plant trees may be an excellent gateway to further involvement in politics and civic affairs, concludes a new University of Maryland study, based on work with New York City environmental volunteers.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 29, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Religious young adults become obese by middle age

(PhysOrg.com) -- Could it be the potato salad? Young adults who frequently attend religious activities are 50 percent more likely to become obese by middle age as young adults with no religious involvement, according to new ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

Walk places, meet people and build social capital

People who live in walkable communities are more civically involved and have greater levels of trust than those who live in less walkable neighborhoods. And this increase in so-called 'social capital' is associated with higher ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Family chats can help students learn, especially in richer countries, study shows

Taking the time to talk to your children about current events like the Gulf Oil spill -- and using mathematical terms to do so -- can help students develop better reasoning and math skills and perform better in school, according ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

UK study: Fans in the boardroom good for football

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study by University of Manchester economists has backed calls from supporters groups who argue that their representation in the boardroom is generally good for football.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Father involvement in pregnancy could reduce infant mortality

Studies have shown fathers who are active in their children's upbringing can significantly benefit their children's early development, academic achievement and well being. Now, a new study by University of ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 17, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Parent involvement continues to be important in elementary years

Promoting parent involvement has been a big part of efforts to improve school performance. A new study has found that children whose parents were more involved across elementary school had fewer problem behaviors and better ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New survey finds parents need help encouraging their kids in science

A new survey announced today finds the vast majority (94%) of science teachers wish their students' parents had more opportunities to engage in science with their children. However, more than half (53%) of parents of school-aged ...

Other Sciences / Other

created May 10, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tough girl or sidechick?

These have the potential to influence a young viewing audience and their ideas about gender and violence. Her study is published in Springer's journal Sex Roles.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 21, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 7