Research by University at Albany economics professor Baris Yörük may provide additional motivation for those resolving to become more charitable in 2016.
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2016
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As a one-stop spot for native and exotic plants, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Conservatory Park features a collection of nearly 500 species of such plants.
Ecology
Nov 17, 2015
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In recent years, patients with pulmonary emphysema have been increasing mainly among middle-aged and elderly males due to aging and excessive smoking. Emphysema makes brittle lungs, and in severe cases, holes develop in the ...
Materials Science
Oct 23, 2015
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We know that a happy marriage is good for your health and a hostile marriage is not, but what about all the couples in between?
Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2015
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Barley, which is especially high in the healthy fibre component beta-glucan, has been linked to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Increasing consumer awareness of these benefits has ...
Biotechnology
Oct 13, 2015
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Engineers and physicians at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed a hand-held, battery-powered device that quickly picks up vital signs from a patient's lips and fingertip. Updated versions of the ...
Engineering
Aug 24, 2015
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It may not be considered a landmark birthday for humans, but turning 37 on Tuesday made Hong Kong's Jia Jia the oldest-ever giant panda in captivity, and she celebrated in style.
Plants & Animals
Jul 28, 2015
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A biomedical breakthrough published today in the journal Nature reveals never-before-seen details of the human body's cellular switchboard that regulates sensory and hormonal responses. The work is based on an X-ray laser ...
General Physics
Jul 22, 2015
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Compassion is a better managerial approach than toughness in today's workplace, writes a Stanford psychologist in a new article.
Social Sciences
May 22, 2015
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Wearable E-skin that can measure heart rate and blood pressure, and paper diagnostic machines the size of a credit card that can give instant readings on blood and saliva samples are two new bio-sensing technologies presented ...
Engineering
May 12, 2015
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