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PsychologyDon’t worry, get attention training
New studies suggest that a short course of attention training offers as much relief to sufferers of two common anxiety disorders as psychotherapy or medication.
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SpaceGalaxy mix: No dark matter required
New ultraviolet observations suggest dwarf galaxies may form without dark matter. The findings have implications for the early universe.
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AstronomyA green visitor makes its approach
Comet Lulin, which passes closest to Earth on February 24, may be a sight for sore eyes.
By Ron Cowen -
AgriculturePredators zoom in on lice-infested salmon
New research reveals another impact of fish farming on wild stocks.
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Health & MedicineBullies’ brains empathize, but with a twist
Brain imaging studies show teens with aggressive conduct disorder display greater brain activity while viewing video of others in pain.
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Health & MedicineMRSA has its day in the sun
Beachgoers may be exposed to antibiotic-resistant microbe strain in sea and sand, but there appears to be no link to infection.
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Health & MedicineBeta-blockers erase emotion of fearful memories
Beta blockers could change the way emotional memories are stored, a finding which could help people suffering from anxiety disorders
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EcosystemsMarine census: Surprising number of creatures bipolar
Census of Marine Life offers a preview of massive international census gives fuller count, shows some sea species at both poles.
By Susan Milius -
ClimateThe hidden costs of better fuels
Whether crop-based biofuels will reduce greenhouse gas emissions depends on how, and where, they're grown.
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LifeJumping genes provide unexpected diversity
Mobile DNA elements have stuffed and shrunk the human genome, a comparison of two genomes reveal
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Planetary ScienceEarth may be home to unearthly life
No need to look on other planets for new forms of life — weird life could exist right here on Earth.
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HumansCoupons help evaluate game of Go
Variant version of ancient board game Go allows researchers to see how players value their moves, possibly providing clues to the math behind complex games like chess.