News tagged with science majors

What did the scientist say to the sommelier? 'Show me the proof!'

What does lemon pan sauce chicken have to do with biochemistry and molecular biology? If you ask the students in Joseph Provost's class at Minnesota State University Moorhead, they'll tell you that successful execution of ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Pitchers bean more batters in the heat of the summer

(PhysOrg.com) -- During spring training, you will find Major League pitchers practicing their pitches, perfecting their technique and strengthening their muscles to endure the grueling 162 game season. A new study published ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 10, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Getting young scientists into the science teacher pipeline

Science is playing a significant role in today's news, including hot-button topics such as toxic waste disposal, global warming, emerging diseases and dozens of other critical concerns. Faced with these issues, ...

Other Sciences / Other

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

Analysis of Polling Data Finds Growing Support for Same-Sex Marriage

(PhysOrg.com) -- According to a comprehensive new analysis of public opinion surveys conducted over the last 15 years, support for the legalization of same-sex marriage has grown substantially in the United ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 28, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (14) | comments 13

Picky preschoolers: Young children prefer majority opinion

When we are faced with a decision, and we're not sure what to do, usually we'll just go with the majority opinion. When do we begin adopting this strategy of "following the crowd"? In a new report in Psychological Science, a jour ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0