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Researchers see connections between Facebook and narcissism
The amount of likes on a Facebook status or the number of comments and uploads of pictures may be an indication of narcissism, according to a recent study. A study conducted by Dr. Christopher Carpenter, assistant professor of communication at Western Illinois U.
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Texting hinders learning, study shows
Boston U. senior Sana Ali said she usually pays attention in class, but she will text when she has the opportunity. “I have a lot of three hour classes,” she said. “If I focus for the first two hours, I feel like it’s okay to send a text.
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Genetic mutations linked to Autism
Individuals with mutations in specific genes have a high risk of autism, according to scientists working independently at Harvard U., Yale U., and U. Washington in Seattle. The scientists said they have already identified several genes that lead to an increased likelihood of autism.
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Study examines military reserve alcohol abuse
Many studies have shown that alcohol abuse is common among active members of the military, but a new study led by Brown U. Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Brandon Marshall shows that alcohol problems are common within the reserve population as well.
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Study: Humans emit about 37 million bacteria per hour
A recent study may give germophobic students yet another reason to dread going to lecture. A joint study of indoor microbial composition by U. California-Berkeley and Yale U. researchers found that human presence causes a significant increase in levels of bacteria and fungi indoors.
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Study finds melanoma rates rise
With summer just around the corner and everyone anxious to jump into bathing suits and sundresses, a recent Mayo Clinic population-based study which found a rise in melanoma cases in young adults, especially in women, is concerning.
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Studying before sleeping beneficial for recall, according to research
Sleep more, improve recollection. A new study from U. Notre Dame reached this conclusion after finding that going to sleep shortly after learning new information is most valuable for recalling the information in the future.
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Algae shows promise in biofuel tests
Anyone with a fish tank has probably put plenty of energy into cleaning algae out of water. Within the next decade, though, the energy in algae may be a viable source for fuel, thanks to researchers at Texas A&M U. who are developing an algae biofuel.
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Texting while driving causes brain ‘brownout’
According to the Pennsylvania law firm Edgar Snyder and Associates, around 37 percent of people have sent or read a text while driving. There were over 5,474 deaths attributed to distracted driving in 2009, and young drivers are the most likely to be texting behind the wheel.