A study found that Canadian fifth-graders prefer larger portions of snacks and fast food but smaller portions of vegetables, with a significant gender gap in portion sizes. The researchers also discovered that children who frequently eat at fast-food restaurants or watch TV while eating are more likely to consider large portions as 'us...
SourceAmerican Dietetic Association·JournalJournal of the American Dietetic Association·DateJul 6, 2007
Researchers at JILA discovered a previously unseen type of collective electronic behavior in semiconductors, shedding light on interactions between microscopic particles. The study used ultrafast lasers to analyze the phase shift of light, confirming the importance of collective exciton behavior and its superiority over simpler models.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 6, 2007
A new study by Professor Michael Rowlinson reveals that nearly all UK and US companies produce historical accounts of themselves, but the quality is extremely variable. Many UK companies could improve the way they present their history to the public, which can impact consumers' views of their longevity and trustworthiness.
SourceEconomic & Social Research Council·DateJul 6, 2007
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A new Rhode Island Hospital study shows a significant increase in trampoline-related injuries, with 531,378 reported cases over the decade. The majority of injuries (71%) were to extremities and occurred on home trampolines, prompting researchers to urge parents not to purchase these equipment for their children.
SourceLifespan·JournalAcademic Emergency Medicine·DateJul 6, 2007
Murat Arcak, a researcher at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, received the 2007 SIAG/CST Prize for his work on passivity approach and robustness in largescale networks. His research has enhanced performance and robustness for wireless and biological networks.
SourceSociety for Industrial and Applied Mathematics·DateJul 6, 2007
A recent study by University of Illinois researchers found that individuals with better parasympathetic tone had lower levels of inflammation, as measured by C-reactive protein (CRP). Exercise has been shown to improve parasympathetic tone, leading to a quicker heart-rate recovery after physical activity.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of the American Geriatrics Society·DateJul 6, 2007
A landmark study finds that HIV/AIDS patients are 11 times more likely to develop Hodgkin's lymphoma, while transplant recipients face a similar increased risk for several types of cancer. Immune deficiency is the common factor driving these higher cancer rates in both groups.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalThe Lancet·DateJul 6, 2007
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Research by the University of Illinois found that elevated CO2 levels increase the susceptibility of soybeans to Japanese beetles and enhance their invasive abilities. This study highlights the potential risks of climate change on crop defenses, particularly for highly usable crops like soybeans.
SourceAmerican Society of Plant Biologists·DateJul 6, 2007
A study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases reveals 35 genes whose expression patterns correlate with chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. These findings may provide clues about the disease's underlying nature and potential mechanisms.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalThe Journal of Infectious Diseases·DateJul 6, 2007
A new search engine mashup uses intelligent virtual robots to scan data quickly, assessing keywords and context, and combining it with meta search tools to retrieve relevant results. This approach improves the precision rate and recall rate of traditional search engines.
SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Agent-Oriented Software Engineering·DateJul 6, 2007