By Pat Kelly. US Researchers have claimed that we yawn not because of fatigue or boredom, but as a reflex action to cool an overheated brain.
Six Million Dollar Man becoming a science fact
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Lloyd Mudiwa. The Six Million Dollar Man, the fictional astronaut who was rebuilt using bionic parts after he nearly died in a plane crash, could become a reality within 10 years, researchers have suggested.
DSM-V revisions may ‘stigmatise eccentric people’
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Pat Kelly. Thousands of people have signed an open letter expressing concern that updates to the DSM-V may lead to a rash of misdiagnoses and over-diagnoses.
Achy-breaky, makey-wakey hearts
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Lloyd Mudiwa. Hearts and lungs pump better to the tune of disco beats, according to the findings of a recent study. While finding that musical tracks in general aid the performance of chest compressions, the study, however, failed to establish the track that elicits the best performance of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Addicted to love
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Pat Kelly. Doctors and other healthcare professionals are familiar with the concept of transference but a French expert has warned that this can sometimes develop into a more dangerous manifestation — erotomania.
Facebook and the brain
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
By Pat Kelly. Researchers have discovered that using Facebook has a direct influence on brain structures and have shown a direct correlation between the amount of online ‘friends’ and real-life friends.
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