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Science News Archive September 2011 - Page 29


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Economic analysis reveals organic farming profitable long-term

A new study reveals that organic crop rotation can be more profitable and carry less risk than conventional corn and soybean production, even with reduced price premiums. The research, which analyzed 18 years of data from a University of Minnesota trial, found that organic production was consistently more lucrative over the long term.

SourceAmerican Society of Agronomy·JournalAgronomy Journal·DateSep 1, 2011

Infants trained to concentrate show added benefits

Researchers trained 11-month-old infants to improve their concentration skills, leading to enhanced cognitive abilities in unrelated tasks. This early training may have significant implications for improving academic success, particularly for children at risk of poor outcomes.

SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateSep 1, 2011
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Student complaints of lackluster learning? The key to quelling boredom is within, grasshopper

According to University of Alberta researcher Lia Daniels, students can overcome boredom by using internal strategies such as re-appraising, critiquing, or evading their classes. The re-appraisers are the most resourceful group, while criticsizers may bring about effective change with the right communication from teachers. Parents and ...

SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalLearning and Individual Differences·DateSep 1, 2011

Habit makes bad food too easy to swallow

Researchers found that people who frequently eat popcorn at the movies will consume stale popcorn regardless of its taste. To break this habit, dieters can try disrupting automatic eating habits by using their non-dominant hand.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalPersonality and Social Psychology Bulletin·DateSep 1, 2011

ATS publishes clinical practice guidelines on interpretation of FENO levels

The American Thoracic Society has issued guidelines on interpreting fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) levels in various clinical settings. FENO can detect eosinophilic airway inflammation, determine corticosteroid responsiveness, and monitor airway inflammation to guide treatment decisions.

SourceAmerican Thoracic Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine·DateSep 1, 2011
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