Category: Education
The “Not Face” is a universal language
Researchers have identified a single, universal facial expression that is interpreted across many cultures as the embodiment of negative emotion: The Not Face. It consists of a furrowed brow, pressed lips and raised chin, and because we make it when […]
Birds of a feather do flock together, study proves
A study proves that individuals were likely to join groups containing members with similar physical traits — including levels of attractiveness. The researchers also discovered that attractive women were the most likely to be placed in the physical center of […]
Blood test can detect concussion
A simple blood test can detect concussions a week after the injury. The discovery could greatly expand the window for diagnosing concussions, especially in patients who experience a delayed onset of symptoms. The blood test was discovered by Orlando Health […]
Children’s fruit drinks have “unacceptably high” sugar content
University of Liverpool and Action on Sugar have assessed the sugar content of over 200 fruit drinks marketed at children and have found them to be “unacceptably high.” The research, conducted by Professor Simon Capewell from the University’s Institute of […]
Tears could lead to more comfortable contact lenses
Stanford researchers are studying human tears to design better contact lenses. “As a student, I had to stop wearing lenses due to the increased discomfort,” said Saad Bhamla, a Stanford postdoctoral scholar in bioengineering who conducted the work as a […]
People can juggle multiple life changes
A new paper by researchers at UC Santa Barbara, however, suggests that people can handle multiple life changes at the same time. Michael Mrazek, director of research at UCSB’s Center for Mindfulness & Human Potential and lead author of the […]
Scientists find sleep-deprivation gene
Scientists found s gene—translin—that links sleep and eating habits in fruit flies. Spearheaded by researchers at Florida Atlantic University, findings from this study are published in the April 4 issue of Current Biology, which establishes that translin is an essential […]
Millennials admit to being narcissists
According to a study, millenials (adults born between 1980 and 1994, and also known as “Generation Y”) are more narcissistic than older generations. But the term feels too negative for them to identify with. “Millennials and older generations agree that […]
New test on prosthetics prevent cheating in sports
Researchers propose new guidelines for prosthetic legs to prevent competitive advantage in competitive sports. Research carried out at Bournemouth University, UK, investigates the use of lower-limb running prostheses (LLRPs) used in competitions by below-knee amputees. Due to significant controversy surrounding […]
Treat withdrawal symptoms to help cannabis users quit
Treating cannabis withdrawal symptoms such as nervousness and cravings will help users to quit the habit, a study says. Researchers at the University of Illinois found that 85 percent of people who met the criteria for a diagnosis of cannabis […]
