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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

Broken arm? Brain shifts quickly when using a sling or cast

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:06 PM PST

Using a sling or cast after injuring an arm may cause your brain to shift quickly to adjust, according to a new study. The study found increases in the size of brain areas that were compensating for the injured side, and decreases in areas that were not being used due to the cast or sling.

Traditional physical autopsies – not high-tech 'virtopsies' – still the gold standard for determining cause of death, experts claim

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 05:06 PM PST

TV crime shows like Bones and CSI are quick to explain each death by showing highly detailed scans and video images of victims' insides. Traditional autopsies, if shown at all, are at best in supporting roles to the high-tech equipment, and usually gloss over the sometimes physically grueling tasks of sawing through skin and bone.

Some like it hot: Popular yoga style cranks up the heat

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:59 AM PST

Yoga is one of the hottest fitness trends and a style known as "hot yoga" is gaining in popularity. While the practice can offer health benefits, people practicing hot yoga, especially beginners, should take certain precautions, according to an expert.

People behave socially and 'well' even without rules

Posted: 16 Jan 2012 06:58 AM PST

Millions of online human interactions were assessed during a new study which included actions such as communication, founding and ending friendships, trading goods, sleeping, moving, however also starting hostilities, attacks and punishment. The game does not suggest any rules and everyone can live with their avatar (i.e. with their "game character" in the virtual world) as they choose.
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