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Sunday, September 22, 2013

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Arctic sea ice minimum in 2013 is sixth lowest on record

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

After an unusually cold summer in the northernmost latitudes, Arctic sea ice appears to have reached its annual minimum summer extent for 2013 on Sept. 13, scientists have reported. Analysis of satellite data by NSIDC and NASA showed that the sea ice extent shrunk to 1.97 million square miles (5.10 million square kilometers).

Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

With advances in neurofeedback techniques, the signal-to-noise ratio of the brain activity underlying our thoughts can be remastered, according to a recent discovery.

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Stronger sexual impulses may explain why men cheat more than women
The pursuit of hopefulness in entertainment media
Group prenatal care led to improved birth outcomes

Stronger sexual impulses may explain why men cheat more than women

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

A recently published study strongly suggests men succumb to sexual temptations more than women -- for example, cheating on a partner -- because they experience strong sexual impulses, not because they have weak self-control.

The pursuit of hopefulness in entertainment media

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:20 AM PDT

Has a movie or TV show ever left you feeling happy or uplifted about your own life? Entertainment media provides a wealth of emotionally evocative content, but relatively little attention has been paid to the subject of media creating positive emotions, and specifically, hope. In a recent study, the author researches the effects of hope and underdog characters in entertainment media.

Group prenatal care led to improved birth outcomes

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:29 PM PDT

Women in group prenatal care had improved birth outcomes, a finding that could inform future policy decisions.

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Arctic sea ice minimum in 2013 is sixth lowest on record
Stronger sexual impulses may explain why men cheat more than women
Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought
The pursuit of hopefulness in entertainment media
Group prenatal care led to improved birth outcomes

Arctic sea ice minimum in 2013 is sixth lowest on record

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

Stronger sexual impulses may explain why men cheat more than women

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

With advances in neurofeedback techniques, the signal-to-noise ratio of the brain activity underlying our thoughts can be remastered, according to a recent discovery.

The pursuit of hopefulness in entertainment media

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:20 AM PDT

Group prenatal care led to improved birth outcomes

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:29 PM PDT

Women in group prenatal care had improved birth outcomes, a finding that could inform future policy decisions.

ScienceDaily: Top Science News

Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

With advances in neurofeedback techniques, the signal-to-noise ratio of the brain activity underlying our thoughts can be remastered, according to a recent discovery.

ScienceDaily: Top Health News

Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

With advances in neurofeedback techniques, the signal-to-noise ratio of the brain activity underlying our thoughts can be remastered, according to a recent discovery.

The Cynical Girl: F@%k It Friday: Canine Paralympics

F@%k It Friday: Canine Paralympics

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 03:45 AM PDT

My husband and I are both clients and supporters of North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.

(Scrubby, Emma and Molly receive research-focused care by veterinarians, students and scientists. Jake is just fine, yo.)

We just attended the 22nd Annual Dog Olympics and it was awesome. The most touching part of the day was the Dog Paralympics.

Dog Paralympics focuses on the bond owners of paraplegic dogs have with their pets and the special activity is a "Best Decorated Cart" competition.

I learned so much! I never knew dogs with spinal cord injuries could still move their rear legs. I never knew that dog owners have to “express” their injured dog’s bladder because the dog can’t pee on its own. And I never knew there was stem cell research — and even research into the efficacy of cranberry in reducing urinary tract infections in dogs — happening right on that campus.

I haven’t spent any time with paralyzed dogs. The one important thing I learned? These dogs don’t know they are paralyzed. These pups were mobile and very happy to be with their owners.

It was inspiring.

Have you spent any time with injured dogs? Have you cared for a paralyzed dog? Tell us about it!

And go check out the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine website!

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Covert operations: Your brain digitally remastered for clarity of thought

Posted: 21 Sep 2013 06:22 AM PDT

With advances in neurofeedback techniques, the signal-to-noise ratio of the brain activity underlying our thoughts can be remastered, according to a recent discovery.

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