A study by Ohio State University found that students taking a psychology-based study skills program had higher grade point averages and were more likely to return for their next year of college. The course used well-founded psychological principles to teach students how to put motivation and learning techniques into practice.
V. Zakharov received the 2003 Dirac Medal of the ICTP for his groundbreaking work on mathematical physics of nonlinear phenomena, particularly in the field of weak wave turbulence. His research has significantly contributed to our understanding of plasma physics, hydrodynamics, magnetism, and optics.
Research from Washington University in St. Louis found that frontal lobe function can impact false memories in older adults. Contrary to common assumption, age-related cognitive decline may be linked to declines in executive control functions rather than memory skills themselves.
A study of elite male athletes found that about one in five believed they weren't sufficiently muscular and wanted to gain weight. The findings showed that 17.5% of athletes in lean sports exhibited symptoms of eating disorders compared to 9.2% in non-lean sports.
First-year, full-time female college students experience emotional distress due to the loss of pre-college friendships. To overcome this challenge, colleges must create opportunities for students to meet new people and form connections on campus.
A new study suggests that atropine may be a viable treatment option for children with lazy eye, offering an alternative to traditional patching methods. The research found that atropine was just as effective in improving visual acuity as patching, even in children with poorer eyesight.
Scientists mapped locked zones on the Cascadia megathrust, revealing a 56-mile swath of land faces a greater threat from earthquakes than previously thought. Another major earthquake is expected within the next 200 to 800 years, putting rapidly growing inland cities at risk.
A case report suggests Munchausen syndrome by proxy may be responsible for unexplained medical conditions in infants, with symptoms including bleeding, seizures, and rash. The condition can be difficult to diagnose due to the perpetrator's cooperative nature, but experts emphasize its potential lethality.
Researchers at UCSD have discovered a chemical that allows plants to transport phytochelatins from roots to stems and leaves, enabling them to detoxify heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. This finding brings bioremediation, using plants to clean up contaminated soil, closer to reality.
Researchers found a way to manipulate electron spin to transport it without energy loss. This effect occurs in materials already used in the semiconductor industry and could lead to a new generation of computing devices. The discovery has significant implications for creating smaller, more efficient electronic devices.
Deer facilitate seed dispersal to native plants in recovering habitats, but also spread invasive species like multiflora rose. White-tailed deer transport seeds up to two miles through their pellets, contributing to plant migration.
A study by Ohio State University researchers found that children with mild inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to experience behavioral and emotional problems, including being withdrawn or anxious. The study also showed a link between the severity of IBD and social functioning.