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Playing video games not a waste of time, according to recent studies
Whether it’s Angry Birds, World of Warcraft or SimCity, research has found that playing video games can improve the way people think. Within the last few years, several University studies have shown that video games can boost creativity, reaction time and decision making.
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Court says noted environmental professor does not have to turn over research
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled this month that Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli does not have the right to review former U. Virginia Environmental Sciences Prof. Michael Mann’s research produced during his time at the University.
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Study finds that T-Rex was the Champ of Chomp
Ever since its discovery in 1905, the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex has attained a celebrity status that is unique among dinosaurs. While larger and more ruthless dinosaurs have since been discovered, T.
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Pollution may trigger strokes, research finds
Even at levels that comply with federal regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency, air pollution may increase the risk of stroke, according to research led by Gregory Wellenius, Brown U. assistant professor of epidemiology.
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Tropical forests less able to absorb nitrogen
The Earth’s tropical forests play a key role in absorbing man-made carbon dioxide, and scientists have traditionally believed that tropical forests could absorb nitrogen-based pollutants as well. However, research published by a team including Princeton U.
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IQ, intelligence linked to many genetic factors, researchers find
Intelligence is influenced by not few, but many genes, according to a recent study from Harvard U., Cornell U. and Union College.
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Direct correlation between AP courses and long-term success, study says
Claire Young, a Boston U. sophomore, said her 29 credits from Advanced Placement exams placed her ahead of her peers. “I took them in high school mainly to get credit,” Young said. “I’ll be graduating early. Some of them actually counted toward my major. They’re actually really useful.
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U. Kansas Medical Center works to develop men’s birth control
Birth control pills aren’t just for women, according by Dr. Joseph Tash, director of the interdisciplinary center for male contraceptive research and drug development at U. Kansas Medical Center. Tash has received national attention for his research in advancement in contraceptives.
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Climate change can affect animal size, research shows
Researchers led by scientists from U. Florida and U. Nebraska recently found a link between animals’ body size and global temperatures. The researchers’ study, released Feb. 24 in Science magazine, shows that as temperatures increased, the size of the earliest horses decreased.