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moominmuppetOccupy Wall Street Protesters Occupy Harlem Boiler Room, Get Tenants Heat And Hot Water
OccupySupply Raises $83,583.58; Supplies On Their Way to 40 Occupations
Practicing generosity at the Oakland General Strike
Bishop Gene Robinson: It Is Actually Wall Street That Has Become Anti-Capitalist
"If we don't take a stand, who will?" Diona Murray, a neighbor of Tawanna Rorey, who, with her law enforcement officer husband and their children, was scheduled to be evicted from their foreclosed-upon suburban Atlanta home by the sheriff's department, until Occupy Atlanta showed up to protest.
More: Occupy Atlanta Encamps In Neighborhood To Save Police Officer’s Home From Foreclosure
Bloods and Crips Find Common Cause in Occupy Atlanta
Scientists have succeeded in forming a "feedback loop" between a computer and a common yeast to precisely control the switching on and off of specific genes.
A woman's mammography results should tell her if she has dense breasts, so that she'll know the test may miss a breast cancer diagnosis, a Ridgewood, N.J., radiologist told a federal advisory panel on mammography Friday.
Castles in the desert - satellites reveal lost cities of Libya
Osteoarthritis results from inflammatory processes, not just wear and tear, study suggests
World's rarest marsupial clambering back
Prostate cancer surgery better at teaching hospitals
How fussy is a plant? A new measurement method developed by Alterra, part of Wageningen UR, gives the answer in a simple number.
Opposition Effect and Fall Colors
A Not-so-Brief Word on Muppetgate
Insomnia could moderately raise your heart attack risk
Experts recommend the inclusion of rainwater-collection systems in cities
Mentoring programs -- how effective are they?
New social network, developed solely for members of medical school community, goes live this week
The Generation X Report: Survey paints a surprisingly positive portrait
Research links water disinfection byproducts to adverse health effects
Time -- and brain chemistry -- heal all wounds
'Sensitivity gene' predicts whether anxious children will benefit from CBT
How hemp got high: Canadian scientists map the cannabis genome
Non-targeted HIV testing in emergency departments identifies only few new cases, study finds
Independent Panel: EPA Underestimates Atrazine's Cancer Risk
Codex Seraphinianus: semi-licit copy of a semi-legendary book of the weird
Plastic bottles solve Nigeria's housing problem
Woman has to pay $1,000 a month in alimony to ex-husband who raped her
Study shows stroke prevention clinics reduce one-year mortality rates by over 25 percent
Study indicates brain plays role in regulating blood sugar in humans
As Permafrost Melts, Methane-Munching Soil Bacteria Come to Life
Researchers studying the nature of crowds playing Foldit called some strategies "shocking" in how well they mimicked some of the methods already used by protein scientists.
Banning sugar-sweetened beverages in schools does not reduce consumption: study
Lofoten Temperature Anomalies
Artist Converts Seismogram of Japanese Earthquake Into Sculpture
White and Hispanic teens more likely to abuse drugs than African-Americans
New Delhi's Last Magicians Colony
Research coordinated by Carlos III University in Madrid analyzes the images of women in Roman mosaics and their impact on the collective consciousness of feminine stereotypes. In many cases, the research concludes, the images pointed to the female as the cause of wars and other evils.
It wasn’t that long ago that astronomers began discovering the first planets around other stars. But as the field of exoplanetary astronomy explodes, astronomers have begun looking to the future and considering the possibility of detecting moons around these planets. Surprisingly, the potential for doing so may not be that far off.
Waterproof slug robot is like a mechanical amoeba running amok
5 Ridiculous Animal Myths That You Probably Believe
Bouncing Baby Goat
5 Ways Fear of Masturbation Shaped the Modern World
9 Bad Drivers Nobody Complains About
Guy loses both legs, smokes like crazy, is still awesome in NYC marathon
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Research shows we all experience fantasy differently, which determines how much we enjoy it
A Cornucopia of Time Talks
Using Viagra to combat malignant melanoma
One Species, Ten Patterns? Why Poison Dart Frogs Dress Differently
Pipe-in-pipe systems are now commonly used to distribute water in many homes. The inner pipe for drinking water is made of a plastic called cross-linked polyethylene (PEX). Are these pipes harmful to health and do they affect the taste and odour of drinking water?
Too much sitting raises risk for cancer
Ballet shoes as technology
Vaccine for metastatic breast, ovarian cancer shows promise
Researchers to build Babbage Analytical Engine
7 Secret Passageways & Hidden Doors
The Easter Island "Heads" Have Bodies
vilarinho da furna
Submerged village appears when dam levels drop
That's a Baby Cuscus, Not a Baby Couscous!
Emmy Award-winning actor John Leguizamo is the first Latino to film a video for the Americans for Marriage Equality series from the Human Rights Campaign.
Deconstructing the Family Research Council
Scientists Pioneer "Electronic Nose" to Detect TB on Breath
The acousto-optical effect that uses lasers to see sound
NASA: We’ve discovered something completely new on the surface of Mars
The Myth of the Frozen Jeans
Routine iron fortification of infant formula linked to poorer development
Frog trade link to killer fungus revealed
What the brain sees after the eye stops looking
Hedgehog Pool Party
Pink Light Does Not Actually Exist
Steroid use could reduce effectiveness of flu shot: You Docs
Mary's Monday Metazoan: Shakin’ the dust off
El Hierro Still Churning the Sea
Cave Paintings Showed True Colors of Stone Age Horses
Doctor Who scene deleted because Moffat thought it 'too naughty'
Rob Reiner Making Film About Marriage Equality
Keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury, England are celebrating the birth of a Brazilian Tapir.
How languages are built
Children in Need: Doctor Who timeslot
The largest U.S. outbreak of measles to occur in 15 years -- affecting 214 children so far -- is likely driven by travelers returning from abroad and by too many unvaccinated U.S. children, according to new research.
This is a real thing in the world.
Infant-Formula Companies Milk U.S. Food Program
Mood, cognition and sleep patterns improve in Alzheimer's patients after cataract surgery
Age a big factor in prostate cancer deaths
Longevity Shown for First Time to Be Inherited via a Non-DNA Mechanism
Adam Rogers and the Mystery of the Canadian Whiskey Fungus
6 Misleading Assumptions You Make About Quiet People
Grand New View of the Canyon
A random bacterium could help defeat colon cancer
5 Reasons Moving Sucks (And Costs) More Than You Expect
A Final Goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith, Doctor Who’s Best Friend
The mystery of dark matter just refuses to be solved
Ask the Smithsonian to withdraw copyright claim on public domain images
Doctor Who Cupcakes
(More) (Pics)
'Superweeds' Revive an Old, Highly Toxic Herbicide
Jim Henson's Lost 'Tale Of Sand' Screenplay Returns As Graphic Novel [20-Page Preview]
Weight Has Little Impact on IVF Outcomes
Voter ID Laws: The New Poll Tax
All-ages education protest in Chile convenes 40,000
Wind Painting by Bob Verschueren
President Obama issues veto threat on attempt to repeal net-neutrality rules
Gingrich Admits Deregulation of Wall Street in the '90s Was 'Probably a Mistake.'
In Praise of Bad Sex
Via The Daily What, An Irishman Abroad gives "a thoughtful yet succinct explanation of why so people are so mad at Wall Street, which, naturally, requires the employment of myriad swear words."
The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement has changed our national conversation. At kitchen tables, in coffee shops, in offices and factories, and in newsrooms, Americans are now talking about economic inequality, corporate greed, and how America's super-rich have damaged our economy and our democracy. (with lots of charts)
Latino Organization Slams Obama Administration's Detention and Deportation Policy in Open Letter
The story behind the science: Physicians point to patient narratives to bolster the case of evidence-based medicine
State Department IG Investigation of Keystone XL Pipeline Review Could Halt Approval Process
Field Notes - 'Occupy' reaches into living rooms through new TV ad
Data deals with a colony full of stubborn morons, Picard deals with arrogant alien bureaucrats, and La Forge, Wes, and O'Brien fail to come up with a miracle in the nick of time, as the TNG Rewatch does "The Ensigns of Command."
6 Classic Kids Shows Secretly Set in Nightmarish Universes
#scienceink update: The New York Times does a slide show, and New Scientist approves
Electronic health records save money but pose privacy risks, says law professor
Artist Michele Banks pays tribute to her friend Cathy, who died of cancer, by painting dividing cancer cells that look like supernovas. Banks was inspired by Carl Sagan's idea that we are all made of "star stuff."
The 21 things (and counting) you should NEVER do in a powerpoint presentation.
Issa Wants Feds To Probe ACORN Role In Occupy Wall Street
Ancient image of childbirth discovered by blind archaeologist
Massive Free Medical Care Clinic in Los Angeles Puts Focus on Enrolling Patients for Continuing Care
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dreams
CHART: Number Of Volunteers Performing Police Duties Triples
Buckeye State is Longtime Leader in Breakaway Beasts
Minnesota Archbishop Orders Priests to Organize Initiative to Make Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
David Barton and Ken Ham aren’t mistaken, they’re just lying
Documentary Pries Open the Door to Immigrant Detention Centers
Nation’s Smallest State Thinks Big When it Comes to Offshore Wind Farms
Agony and Ecstasy
A heavy metal rocker comes out as transgender.
Harry Potter and the Last Final End (Really This Time, We Mean It)
What would the world look like if you approached the speed of light? (Vid)
Morgan Stanley to Equalize Health Costs for Gay Employees
These are the people in your neighborhood (on being out about living in a poly family)
‘Prophets Of Science Fiction’ By Ridley Scott To Debut On Science Channel In November
Love Your Body Day: Beautiful Fat Nudes (Love Your Body Day was actually last month, but I'm doing some catch-up)
Tumblr dedicated to fat people in beautiful corsets
From the Archives: Love Your Body Day (lots of excellent links)
A Day In Gay America 2011: Pets
Another Occupy Wall Street Win: Super Committee Quietly Failing
ACLU's public records request about Oakland police's use of force against OWS is refused
Related: Busted! Two New Fed GPS Trackers Found on SUV
Supreme Court questions warrantless GPS tracking
More Small Businesses Are Pulling Their Accounts Out Of Big Banks
Experts in use of force shocked by video of Oakland police shooting photographer
Early trial suggests rectal microbicide is safe, could significantly reduce HIV transmission
Psychologists debunk 6 common gender-essentialist myths about sexuality
Anthony Batts' First Interview Since Stepping Down as Oakland's Police Chief
Planned Parenthood launches campaign targeting 2012 candidates
Prejudiced attitudes are based on generalised suppositions about certain social groups and could well be a personality trait. Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU) have confirmed the link between two types of discriminatory behaviour: sexism and racism. They also advise of the need for education in encouraging equality.
North Carolina still trying to compensate victims of state’s forced sterilization program
More On Today’s Court Ruling On ACA
I think what’s important about Seven-Sky is not so much that there are now two appellate opinions by conservative judges that uphold the Affordable Care Act as that the opinion is so well crafted. Judge Silberman incisively shows that you’d have to rip up significant aspects of post-New-Deal Commerce Clause jurisprudence to conclude that the ACA is unconstitutional.
And the Pawnee Goddess Spirit Award Goes to... the Trans-Friendly Girl Scouts of Colorado!
Ship Like This, Be With You Til The Day You Die: Serenity is yours for only $100
Egypt’s First Woman Candidate Begins Campaign
Victoria, AUS could soon have its first intersex Mayor with Hobsons Bay City Councillor Tony Briffa looking likely to win the top job in the city’s west.
Occupy Rape Culture
The Problems With Geek Girl Con -- And Some Solutions
Housecat vs Mountain Lion stare-down
"Science is a cognitive act by definition: It involves personality, creativity, developmental processes," says Feist--everything about individual psychology. So what is the psychology of science? "Simply put," he writes, it is "the scientific study of scientific thought and behavior." The psychology of science isn't just about scientists, though. It's about how children make organized sense of the world, what comprises scientific talent and interest--or growing disinterest--and even people's embrace of pseudoscience.
Humans colonized the New World earlier than previously thought--a revelation that is forcing scientists to rethink long-standing ideas about these trailblazers
Via the Center for Constitutional Rights: Members of Congress Send Letter of Inquiry to Bureau of Prisons over CMU Experimental Prison Units.
Given the breadth of human rights violations already being practiced in the US' increasingly privatized and for-profit prison system, and the lack of effective oversight, just the phrase "experimental prison units" alone made my blood run cold. And it's even worse than I anticipated...
Health groups issue proposed cervical cancer screening guidelines
New edition of "Testing Treatments", best pop science book on Evidence Based Medicine ever.
NCBI ROFL: Socially awkward? Just take a Tylenol.
Acetaminophen reduces social pain: behavioral and neural evidence.
OccupySupply Raises $83,583.58; Supplies On Their Way to 40 Occupations
Practicing generosity at the Oakland General Strike
Bishop Gene Robinson: It Is Actually Wall Street That Has Become Anti-Capitalist
"If we don't take a stand, who will?" Diona Murray, a neighbor of Tawanna Rorey, who, with her law enforcement officer husband and their children, was scheduled to be evicted from their foreclosed-upon suburban Atlanta home by the sheriff's department, until Occupy Atlanta showed up to protest.
More: Occupy Atlanta Encamps In Neighborhood To Save Police Officer’s Home From Foreclosure
Bloods and Crips Find Common Cause in Occupy Atlanta
Scientists have succeeded in forming a "feedback loop" between a computer and a common yeast to precisely control the switching on and off of specific genes.
A woman's mammography results should tell her if she has dense breasts, so that she'll know the test may miss a breast cancer diagnosis, a Ridgewood, N.J., radiologist told a federal advisory panel on mammography Friday.
Castles in the desert - satellites reveal lost cities of Libya
Osteoarthritis results from inflammatory processes, not just wear and tear, study suggests
World's rarest marsupial clambering back
Prostate cancer surgery better at teaching hospitals
How fussy is a plant? A new measurement method developed by Alterra, part of Wageningen UR, gives the answer in a simple number.
Opposition Effect and Fall Colors
A Not-so-Brief Word on Muppetgate
Insomnia could moderately raise your heart attack risk
Experts recommend the inclusion of rainwater-collection systems in cities
Mentoring programs -- how effective are they?
New social network, developed solely for members of medical school community, goes live this week
The Generation X Report: Survey paints a surprisingly positive portrait
Research links water disinfection byproducts to adverse health effects
Time -- and brain chemistry -- heal all wounds
'Sensitivity gene' predicts whether anxious children will benefit from CBT
How hemp got high: Canadian scientists map the cannabis genome
Non-targeted HIV testing in emergency departments identifies only few new cases, study finds
Independent Panel: EPA Underestimates Atrazine's Cancer Risk
Codex Seraphinianus: semi-licit copy of a semi-legendary book of the weird
Plastic bottles solve Nigeria's housing problem
Woman has to pay $1,000 a month in alimony to ex-husband who raped her
Study shows stroke prevention clinics reduce one-year mortality rates by over 25 percent
Study indicates brain plays role in regulating blood sugar in humans
As Permafrost Melts, Methane-Munching Soil Bacteria Come to Life
Researchers studying the nature of crowds playing Foldit called some strategies "shocking" in how well they mimicked some of the methods already used by protein scientists.
Banning sugar-sweetened beverages in schools does not reduce consumption: study
Lofoten Temperature Anomalies
Artist Converts Seismogram of Japanese Earthquake Into Sculpture
White and Hispanic teens more likely to abuse drugs than African-Americans
New Delhi's Last Magicians Colony
Research coordinated by Carlos III University in Madrid analyzes the images of women in Roman mosaics and their impact on the collective consciousness of feminine stereotypes. In many cases, the research concludes, the images pointed to the female as the cause of wars and other evils.
It wasn’t that long ago that astronomers began discovering the first planets around other stars. But as the field of exoplanetary astronomy explodes, astronomers have begun looking to the future and considering the possibility of detecting moons around these planets. Surprisingly, the potential for doing so may not be that far off.
Waterproof slug robot is like a mechanical amoeba running amok
5 Ridiculous Animal Myths That You Probably Believe
Bouncing Baby Goat
5 Ways Fear of Masturbation Shaped the Modern World
9 Bad Drivers Nobody Complains About
Guy loses both legs, smokes like crazy, is still awesome in NYC marathon
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Research shows we all experience fantasy differently, which determines how much we enjoy it
A Cornucopia of Time Talks
Using Viagra to combat malignant melanoma
One Species, Ten Patterns? Why Poison Dart Frogs Dress Differently
Pipe-in-pipe systems are now commonly used to distribute water in many homes. The inner pipe for drinking water is made of a plastic called cross-linked polyethylene (PEX). Are these pipes harmful to health and do they affect the taste and odour of drinking water?
Too much sitting raises risk for cancer
Ballet shoes as technology
Vaccine for metastatic breast, ovarian cancer shows promise
Researchers to build Babbage Analytical Engine
7 Secret Passageways & Hidden Doors
The Easter Island "Heads" Have Bodies
vilarinho da furna
Submerged village appears when dam levels drop
That's a Baby Cuscus, Not a Baby Couscous!
Emmy Award-winning actor John Leguizamo is the first Latino to film a video for the Americans for Marriage Equality series from the Human Rights Campaign.
Deconstructing the Family Research Council
Scientists Pioneer "Electronic Nose" to Detect TB on Breath
The acousto-optical effect that uses lasers to see sound
NASA: We’ve discovered something completely new on the surface of Mars
The Myth of the Frozen Jeans
Routine iron fortification of infant formula linked to poorer development
Frog trade link to killer fungus revealed
What the brain sees after the eye stops looking
Hedgehog Pool Party
Pink Light Does Not Actually Exist
Steroid use could reduce effectiveness of flu shot: You Docs
Mary's Monday Metazoan: Shakin’ the dust off
El Hierro Still Churning the Sea
Cave Paintings Showed True Colors of Stone Age Horses
Doctor Who scene deleted because Moffat thought it 'too naughty'
Rob Reiner Making Film About Marriage Equality
Keepers at Howletts Wild Animal Park near Canterbury, England are celebrating the birth of a Brazilian Tapir.
How languages are built
Children in Need: Doctor Who timeslot
The largest U.S. outbreak of measles to occur in 15 years -- affecting 214 children so far -- is likely driven by travelers returning from abroad and by too many unvaccinated U.S. children, according to new research.
This is a real thing in the world.
Infant-Formula Companies Milk U.S. Food Program
Mood, cognition and sleep patterns improve in Alzheimer's patients after cataract surgery
Age a big factor in prostate cancer deaths
Longevity Shown for First Time to Be Inherited via a Non-DNA Mechanism
Adam Rogers and the Mystery of the Canadian Whiskey Fungus
6 Misleading Assumptions You Make About Quiet People
Grand New View of the Canyon
A random bacterium could help defeat colon cancer
5 Reasons Moving Sucks (And Costs) More Than You Expect
A Final Goodbye to Sarah Jane Smith, Doctor Who’s Best Friend
The mystery of dark matter just refuses to be solved
Ask the Smithsonian to withdraw copyright claim on public domain images
Doctor Who Cupcakes
(More) (Pics)
'Superweeds' Revive an Old, Highly Toxic Herbicide
Jim Henson's Lost 'Tale Of Sand' Screenplay Returns As Graphic Novel [20-Page Preview]
Weight Has Little Impact on IVF Outcomes
Voter ID Laws: The New Poll Tax
All-ages education protest in Chile convenes 40,000
Wind Painting by Bob Verschueren
President Obama issues veto threat on attempt to repeal net-neutrality rules
Gingrich Admits Deregulation of Wall Street in the '90s Was 'Probably a Mistake.'
In Praise of Bad Sex
Via The Daily What, An Irishman Abroad gives "a thoughtful yet succinct explanation of why so people are so mad at Wall Street, which, naturally, requires the employment of myriad swear words."
The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement has changed our national conversation. At kitchen tables, in coffee shops, in offices and factories, and in newsrooms, Americans are now talking about economic inequality, corporate greed, and how America's super-rich have damaged our economy and our democracy. (with lots of charts)
Latino Organization Slams Obama Administration's Detention and Deportation Policy in Open Letter
The story behind the science: Physicians point to patient narratives to bolster the case of evidence-based medicine
State Department IG Investigation of Keystone XL Pipeline Review Could Halt Approval Process
Field Notes - 'Occupy' reaches into living rooms through new TV ad
Data deals with a colony full of stubborn morons, Picard deals with arrogant alien bureaucrats, and La Forge, Wes, and O'Brien fail to come up with a miracle in the nick of time, as the TNG Rewatch does "The Ensigns of Command."
6 Classic Kids Shows Secretly Set in Nightmarish Universes
#scienceink update: The New York Times does a slide show, and New Scientist approves
Electronic health records save money but pose privacy risks, says law professor
Artist Michele Banks pays tribute to her friend Cathy, who died of cancer, by painting dividing cancer cells that look like supernovas. Banks was inspired by Carl Sagan's idea that we are all made of "star stuff."
The 21 things (and counting) you should NEVER do in a powerpoint presentation.
Issa Wants Feds To Probe ACORN Role In Occupy Wall Street
Ancient image of childbirth discovered by blind archaeologist
Massive Free Medical Care Clinic in Los Angeles Puts Focus on Enrolling Patients for Continuing Care
10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dreams
CHART: Number Of Volunteers Performing Police Duties Triples
Buckeye State is Longtime Leader in Breakaway Beasts
Minnesota Archbishop Orders Priests to Organize Initiative to Make Same-Sex Marriage Unconstitutional
David Barton and Ken Ham aren’t mistaken, they’re just lying
Documentary Pries Open the Door to Immigrant Detention Centers
Nation’s Smallest State Thinks Big When it Comes to Offshore Wind Farms
Agony and Ecstasy
A heavy metal rocker comes out as transgender.
Harry Potter and the Last Final End (Really This Time, We Mean It)
What would the world look like if you approached the speed of light? (Vid)
Morgan Stanley to Equalize Health Costs for Gay Employees
These are the people in your neighborhood (on being out about living in a poly family)
‘Prophets Of Science Fiction’ By Ridley Scott To Debut On Science Channel In November
Love Your Body Day: Beautiful Fat Nudes (Love Your Body Day was actually last month, but I'm doing some catch-up)
Tumblr dedicated to fat people in beautiful corsets
From the Archives: Love Your Body Day (lots of excellent links)
A Day In Gay America 2011: Pets
Another Occupy Wall Street Win: Super Committee Quietly Failing
ACLU's public records request about Oakland police's use of force against OWS is refused
Related: Busted! Two New Fed GPS Trackers Found on SUV
Supreme Court questions warrantless GPS tracking
More Small Businesses Are Pulling Their Accounts Out Of Big Banks
Experts in use of force shocked by video of Oakland police shooting photographer
Early trial suggests rectal microbicide is safe, could significantly reduce HIV transmission
Psychologists debunk 6 common gender-essentialist myths about sexuality
Anthony Batts' First Interview Since Stepping Down as Oakland's Police Chief
Planned Parenthood launches campaign targeting 2012 candidates
Prejudiced attitudes are based on generalised suppositions about certain social groups and could well be a personality trait. Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU) have confirmed the link between two types of discriminatory behaviour: sexism and racism. They also advise of the need for education in encouraging equality.
North Carolina still trying to compensate victims of state’s forced sterilization program
More On Today’s Court Ruling On ACA
I think what’s important about Seven-Sky is not so much that there are now two appellate opinions by conservative judges that uphold the Affordable Care Act as that the opinion is so well crafted. Judge Silberman incisively shows that you’d have to rip up significant aspects of post-New-Deal Commerce Clause jurisprudence to conclude that the ACA is unconstitutional.
And the Pawnee Goddess Spirit Award Goes to... the Trans-Friendly Girl Scouts of Colorado!
Ship Like This, Be With You Til The Day You Die: Serenity is yours for only $100
Egypt’s First Woman Candidate Begins Campaign
Victoria, AUS could soon have its first intersex Mayor with Hobsons Bay City Councillor Tony Briffa looking likely to win the top job in the city’s west.
Occupy Rape Culture
The Problems With Geek Girl Con -- And Some Solutions
Housecat vs Mountain Lion stare-down
"Science is a cognitive act by definition: It involves personality, creativity, developmental processes," says Feist--everything about individual psychology. So what is the psychology of science? "Simply put," he writes, it is "the scientific study of scientific thought and behavior." The psychology of science isn't just about scientists, though. It's about how children make organized sense of the world, what comprises scientific talent and interest--or growing disinterest--and even people's embrace of pseudoscience.
Humans colonized the New World earlier than previously thought--a revelation that is forcing scientists to rethink long-standing ideas about these trailblazers
Via the Center for Constitutional Rights: Members of Congress Send Letter of Inquiry to Bureau of Prisons over CMU Experimental Prison Units.
Given the breadth of human rights violations already being practiced in the US' increasingly privatized and for-profit prison system, and the lack of effective oversight, just the phrase "experimental prison units" alone made my blood run cold. And it's even worse than I anticipated...
Health groups issue proposed cervical cancer screening guidelines
New edition of "Testing Treatments", best pop science book on Evidence Based Medicine ever.
NCBI ROFL: Socially awkward? Just take a Tylenol.
Acetaminophen reduces social pain: behavioral and neural evidence.
