Researchers link childhood bullying to severe consequences in adulthood, including alcoholism, violent crime, and low self-esteem. Parents and teachers can intervene early with role-playing and conflict resolution techniques to break the cycle of bullying.
The Brookhaven National Lab has been named a Drug Addiction Study Center, focusing on brain chemistry and imaging techniques to develop new treatments. Research will study cocaine, heroin, nicotine, tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana, aiming to understand the biological bases of addiction.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center have found that testosterone can shrink experimental human prostate tumors that no longer depend on the hormone. This suggests a potential new approach for treating advanced prostate cancer.
Lying is a common practice in daily life, encouraged by societal expectations and fear of punishment. Leonard Saxe's research shows that self-preservational lying is fundamental to human nature, but understanding its causes can help mitigate it.
The US education system lacks a clear focus in science and mathematics courses, covering numerous subjects but providing limited depth. This is compared to international counterparts who demand more from their students.
Scientists have discovered a gene in rye that enables wheat to resist toxins in aluminum often found in acid soils. This breakthrough has the potential to increase wheat yields worldwide, particularly in regions where millions of acres are currently unsuitable for cultivation due to acidic soil conditions.