Articles tagged with Scientific Journals
Researchers found that gesturing while talking changes how people think by providing a visual clue to their mental state. This effect is particularly pronounced when discussing abstract concepts like mathematics or physics.
A recent study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that nearly a third of tablet fragments deviated from recommended dosages by 15% or more after being split. The practice is considered highly inaccurate and potentially dangerous, especially for tablets with narrow margins between therapeutic and toxic doses.
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that the trustworthiness of our intuition is linked to what's happening physically in our bodies. Subtle changes in heart rate and sweat responses affect decision making, with some people relying on intuition to win at a card game.
Scientists have discovered that anaphylatoxin C5a contributes to the development of atherosclerotic disease by causing plaques to break free and block blood vessels. Inhibiting C5a may provide a new therapeutic tool for preventing heart attacks and strokes.
The Journal of Computational Science Education (JOCSE) promotes the use of computation in education, disseminating unique uses of computation in the classroom. The journal utilizes internet technology to allow for enhanced interactivity and provides an outlet for high-quality papers describing successful computational science instructi...
Researchers found that people distinguish between living and non-living faces, particularly around two-thirds of the way along a continuum from doll to human face. The study suggests that our brains scrutinize faces, especially the eyes, for signs of life.
A new analysis by ACS suggests that banning toxic substances in toys and children's products is crucial. The authors recommend government action, including restrictions on well-documented toxins, and industry-wide efforts to establish safe production practices.
A study by the University of Kentucky found that earthworms can absorb copper nanoparticles present in soil, raising concerns about potential exposure to humans and animals. The research has significant implications for understanding the interactions of nanomaterials in the environment.
A recent study published in Psychological Science found that a positive mood enhances creative problem solving and flexible yet careful thinking. Volunteers who listened to happy music and watched funny videos performed better on a category learning task than those in negative moods.
A new study found that individuals with a strong need for justice perceive tragedy as giving the victim's life more meaning. This 'justice motive' fosters perceptions of benefits in the later lives of tragedy victims.
A study published in Applied Ergonomics reveals that rationalization measures often harm physical and psychosocial work environments. However, research suggests that dialogue-based leadership with employee involvement can mitigate these effects. By prioritizing active involvement, employee well-being, and fair treatment, management can...
A USGS study assessed the McKenzie River in Oregon, measuring optical properties to understand dissolved organic carbon and its impact on drinking water quality. The results indicated that sources of dissolved organic carbon originated upstream and were linked to human activity.
This special section of Perspectives on Psychological Science explores how psychologists can avoid stigmatizing groups by framing individual and group differences as strengths. Experts discuss the importance of challenging biases and stereotypes in research, teaching, and advocacy to promote a more inclusive field of psychology.
New research by James Evans highlights industry's role in advancing academic science by encouraging novel discovery and exploring previously unexplored biological processes. Industry-funded work tends to stray from theoretical hubs, whereas government-funded studies cluster around related themes and theoretical hubs.
A recent study published in Psychological Science suggests that imitating someone who speaks with a regional or foreign accent may help you understand them better. Participants who imitated the accent performed significantly better at understanding sentences spoken in an unfamiliar accent.
New research in Psychological Science found that the fear of being the target of malicious envy motivates people to act more helpfully toward those they think might be jealous. This fear encourages prosocial behavior, such as sharing resources with others.
Researchers created a 'perfumery radar' system to classify perfume families, closely matching expert descriptions. The tool speeds up perfume development, saving time and money for manufacturers.
A new set of multi-lingual tools has been released by Science-Metrix Inc. to visualize the links between scientific specialties in 18 languages. The tools include a classification of 15,000 peer-reviewed scientific journals, allowing users to track performance and research dynamics.
Researchers have discovered that plasminogen, a protein that breaks down blood clots, accelerates the progression of prion diseases by putting rogue prion proteins into overdrive. This finding presents a promising new target for anti-prion therapy, which could improve treatment options for patients suffering from prion diseases.
Researchers have developed a new technique using rotating light to observe nuclei indirectly via orbiting electrons, providing complementary information to conventional NMR. This method uses Optical Faraday Rotation and can magnify the signal by creating a long optical path in a short tube.
A recent study reveals that Amazonia's incredible biodiversity originated from the formation of the Andes mountains, dating back over 65 million years. The study found a strong correlation between the mountain's creation and the development of Amazonian species.
A recent study by the University of Delaware found that pelletized manure and no-tillage treatments can significantly reduce estrogen concentrations in manure runoff. The study, published in the Journal of Environmental Quality, suggests that measuring all forms of estrogens is crucial to understanding their environmental impact.
The journal aims to strike a balance between brevity and detail in its new key findings page, which highlights the most significant scientific discoveries published each month. The service provides bite-sized chunks of information on article titles and abstracts, allowing users to scan for new research findings.
A new study from UC Berkeley found that dire warnings about global warming can backfire, making people skeptical and resistant to change. However, presenting solutions and less apocalyptic ways of communicating findings can overcome skepticism. The research suggests fear-based appeals can undermine efforts to address climate change.
A study published in Current Directions in Psychological Science found that people with mastery goals are more open to hearing different perspectives and less deceitful, while those with performance goals are more competitive and less willing to share information. Balancing different levels of goals can help establish constructive work...
Researchers have developed 140 hemlock hybrids that are tolerant to the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), a devastating insect affecting eastern US forests. The most tolerant species is T. chinensis and its hybrids, which show good vigor and shape, providing a potential solution for saving US natural ecosystems.
A new analysis by ACS Environmental Science & Technology warns of a toxic toys crisis due to hazardous substances in children's products, including lead and cadmium. The report recommends banning or restricting the use of toxic substances and industry-wide measures to ensure product safety.
Researchers from Argentina have successfully created a new type of Foucault pendulum that is smaller and more efficient than traditional devices. The new pendulums, which are designed to be compact enough to fit in a lobby or classroom, use advanced techniques to reduce the elliptical drift of the pendulum and improve precision.
Researchers have developed a non-invasive technique using microwaves to measure vital signs, such as heart rate and stress levels. The system detects changes in reflected waves caused by body movements, allowing for near-real-time monitoring.
Researchers Patricia Thiel and James Evans have discovered a general principle behind additive-enhanced coarsening, a process that transforms smaller objects into larger ones. This breakthrough could lead to the development of more durable nanoscale technologies and structures.
A new study published in Psychological Science found that people can understand actions by recognizing underlying syntax. The researchers tested whether the structure of action sequences affected how quickly participants read sentences describing those actions.
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology will benefit from the partnership, enhancing the dissemination of medical knowledge relevant to cardiovascular disease. The journal under the editorial leadership of Stanley Nattel, MD, FRSC, FRCPC, FACC, FHRS, aims to publish peer-reviewed material pertinent to specialists and general practitioners.
Studies reveal that our brains tend to remember birthdays closer to our own, while facial processing may prioritize change detection. Additionally, research finds that state borders can influence risk perception and lead people to categorize locations differently. These findings have important implications for policy and decision-making.
Researchers identified a novel negative regulator called eye transformer that controls the flow of information from chemical signals to genes in the cell nucleus. When this regulator is turned off, the JAK/STAT pathway hyper-activates, leading to conditions such as cancer, severe immune deficiencies, and autoimmune diseases.
A study published in Psychological Science found that associating an object with anger motivates people to want it, similar to how positive emotions motivate us. This surprising result suggests that anger has some positive features and can even drive motivation.
Texas A&M University is part of a global conservation study that reviews the status of thousands of species and finds worldwide efforts have fallen short of biodiversity targets. Ongoing global-conservation efforts prevent extinction rates from worsening, with 50 species moving closer to extinction each year.
Researchers found that individuals with autism were more likely to believe in the vanishing ball trick illusion, despite having trouble interpreting social cues. The study suggests that people with autism may have difficulties allocating attention to the right place at the right time, which could impact their performance in social situ...
Princeton computer scientists developed a new search technique analyzing language patterns to determine influential documents. The algorithm recognizes individual paper contributions and found papers with strong influence on language without high citation counts.
The Journal of Infection and Public Health (JIPH) has been selected for inclusion in the US National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database. This recognition increases the journal's visibility and impact on international readership, making it easier for authors to publish their work and be cited more widely.
Researchers have discovered a short-range scattering mechanism in type-II GaSb/GaAs quantum dots, which may lead to more efficient transport of electrons and improved performance in quantum dot-based devices. This breakthrough has significant implications for the future design of novel quantum devices.
Researchers at Arizona State University found that aging bees impair their ability to extinguish memories of unsuitable nest sites. Despite poor learning in the lab, a few old bees still perform well in recalling suitable homes.
A study in Organization Science found that analysts discount African American managers' qualifications if they graduated from prestigious universities, while accepting the same qualifications for white managers. The effect is significant even when controlling for financial performance and accomplishments.
A new study finds that American friends are more likely to share intimate details of their lives with each other compared to Japanese friends. This disparity may be attributed to the different social systems in the two countries, particularly the utility of investing in relationships through self-disclosure.
A new study finds that three-year-olds have a specific, highly robust bias to trust testimony, prioritizing verbal information over visual cues. This trust in verbal testimony can lead to continued acceptance of misinformation even after repeated corrections.
Research reveals overseas nurses face negative experiences, discrimination, and racism in the UK NHS. The study suggests improving job satisfaction and valuing their skills is crucial for retaining international nurses.
Research suggests that while some survivors of disasters experience severe psychological trauma, others may recover within a few months or years. Effective psychological first aid and community-centered interventions have been shown to be beneficial in supporting survivors' recovery.
The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics is published on behalf of the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) and the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP). The journal publishes high-quality original papers on scientific advances in molecular diagnostics.
Researchers found that alienation increases aggression in children who feel like outcasts after being rejected by peers. The study recruited students aged 10-13 and found they were more aggressive when receiving negative feedback.
A new study finds that people who think about time plan to spend more time with loved ones, while those who focus on money fill their schedules with work. The research suggests that prioritizing time for social connections can lead to increased happiness.
Researchers at Notre Dame have discovered that certain bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, can move and stand upright on surfaces for extended periods. This breakthrough has significant implications for understanding bacterial behavior and potentially developing new treatments for infections.
A new theoretical model reported in the Journal of Chemical Physics investigates protein unfolding under smaller forces, revealing a previously uncharacterized sequential loss of structure involving fluctuation between two intermediates. The researchers discovered more steps and complexity compared to previous experiments and models.
A study found a group of genetic mutations that predict sensation seeking behavior, linking it to dopamine levels. The research used a new technique to analyze genes in the dopamine system, identifying 12 potentially important SNPs that explained about 4% of the difference between individuals' sensation-seeking scores.
The Journal of the American Society of Hypertension (JASH) has been selected for inclusion in MEDLINE, a premier bibliographic database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. JASH's scientific merit and contribution to the field have been recognized through this prestigious recognition.
A new study finds that social rejection triggers a momentary decrease in heart rate, mirroring the brain's response to physical pain. Participants' heart rates slowed in anticipation of and after receiving news about another person's opinion of them, with further drops observed when told they were rejected.
A new study investigates the temporal relationship between cough and reflux using a validated sound recording device. The study found that 70% of patients exhibited temporal associations, with cough preceding reflux in 48% of cases.
Two new species of horned dinosaurs, Utahceratops gettyi and Kosmoceratops richardsoni, have been found in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah. The discovery provides insight into the biogenographic provinciality of Western North American dinosaur communities.
Researchers Tali Sharot and Cristina M. Velasquez improved on a previous experimental design to test subliminal decision making. The study found that participants' evaluations of chosen destinations increased after blind choice, suggesting a psychological mechanism to reduce tension from rejecting alternatives.
A study published in Psychological Science found that hearing only one side of a conversation makes it more distracting than hearing both sides. Volunteers performed worse on concentration tasks when they could only hear half of the conversation.
A recent study published in Proteome Science found that one in ten seagull droppings contain 'superbug' bacteria resistant to Vancomycin. The researchers used a novel technique called proteomics to detect bacterial proteins connected to antibiotic resistance, providing new targets for antimicrobial agents and potential biomarkers.
A new study examines how Dutch and Japanese people assess others' emotions, finding that Japanese participants rely more on vocal tone than facial expressions. This cultural difference in perception can lead to misunderstandings between individuals from different backgrounds.