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A world without brick-and-mortar stores? Even avid online shoppers say, 'no, thanks' Posted: 14 Nov 2018 01:43 PM PST The majority of consumers, even those who prefer online shopping, think the extinction of brick-and-mortar stores would be bad for society, according to a new study that explores consumers' perceptions of today's transforming retail environment. |
Bias-based bullying does more harm, is harder to protect against Posted: 14 Nov 2018 09:03 AM PST A new study finds that bias-based bullying does more harm to students than generalized bullying, particularly for students who are targeted because of multiple identities, such as race and gender. What's more, the study finds that efforts to mitigate these harms are less effective against bias-based bullying. |
How exercise could help fight drug addiction Posted: 14 Nov 2018 09:03 AM PST The siren call of addictive drugs can be hard to resist, and returning to the environment where drugs were previously taken can make resistance that much harder. However, addicts who exercise appear to be less vulnerable to the impact of these environmental cues. Now, research with mice suggests that exercise might strengthen a drug user's resolve by altering the production of peptides in the brain. |
Posted: 14 Nov 2018 07:44 AM PST Researchers developed a versatile remote gaming interface that allowed experts as well as hundreds of citizen scientists all over the world through multiplayer collaboration and in real time to optimize a quantum gas experiment in a lab. Both teams quickly used the interface to dramatically improve upon the previous best solutions, that scientists had established after months of careful optimization. The experiment aims to unravel how humans solve complex, natural science problems. |
Checking very preterm babies' head size can help identify long-term IQ problems Posted: 14 Nov 2018 07:40 AM PST Regular early head circumference assessments add valuable information when screening for long-term neurocognitive risk - according to new research. |
Colder, darker climates increase alcohol consumption and liver disease Posted: 14 Nov 2018 05:09 AM PST People living in colder regions with less sunlight consume more alcohol and experience more alcoholic liver disease. |
New concussion recommendations for kids Posted: 12 Nov 2018 10:15 AM PST The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its concussion recommendations to support children and teens engaging in light physical activity and returning to school as they recover. The report, revised for the first time in eight years, also advises against complete removal of electronic devices. |
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