News

Jan 02, 2015 03:40 PM EST

A Simple 'Thank You' Boosts Restaurant Patronage By Over 50 Percent

Could a simple "thank you" make or break a business? New research shows that receiving acknowledgement of these comments helped increase restaurant patronage by close to 50 percent, according to satisfaction surveys.

DNA
Jan 02, 2015 10:28 AM EST

Behavioral Genetics Reporting May Cause the Public to Have Unfounded Beliefs

It turns out that media reports about behavioral genetics may actually induce unfounded believes in the public. Scientists have examined 1,500 Americans and have found that reports about human genetics may be misinforming the public more than informing them.

Twitter
Jan 02, 2015 10:09 AM EST

What People Tweet May Improve Urban Planning

It turns out that analyzing what people tweet on Twitter may just help with urban planning. Scientists have suggested that using geolocalized tweets could potentially be used for urban planning and land use by identifying the nightlife areas of certain location

Messier 82
Jan 02, 2015 09:50 AM EST

The Top 10 Discoveries in Astronomy in 2014

Now that 2014 is officially over and 2015 has begun, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is taking a look back at some of the amazing discoveries of the past year.

Driving
Jan 02, 2015 09:31 AM EST

How We Steer Our Cars: Innate Behavior Determines How We Drive

Scientists may have discovered the answer to a 70-year-old mystery when it comes to driving. They've found out why there's an inexplicable jerkiness when we steer a vehicle.

Shot
Jan 02, 2015 09:06 AM EST

Not All Fat is Bad: Fat Cells Boost Immune System

Not all fat is bad fat. Scientists have found that when it comes to skin infections, a healthy and robust immune response may depend greatly on what lies beneath: fat cells.

Virus
Jan 02, 2015 08:39 AM EST

New Approach to Treating Virus that May Cause Polio-like Symptoms

Scientists may have found a new technique to treat a virus that may cause possible paralysis.

Laboratory Research
Jan 02, 2015 08:14 AM EST

With Cancer, 'Bad Luck' of Random Mutations is Largely to Blame

It turns out that when it comes to cancer, "bad luck" of random mutations plays a predominant role.

Elk
Jan 02, 2015 07:42 AM EST

Entire Elk Herd Drowns After Plunging Through Colorado Ice

An entire herd of elk met its untimely demise after crashing through the ice on the surface of the Echo Canyon Reserve in Colorado. Local residents discovered the carcasses and alerted authorities this past Monday.

Bacteria
Jan 02, 2015 07:23 AM EST

Bacteria that Causes Cholera Uses Tiny Spear to Harpoon New DNA

Cholera is caused by the bacterium, Vibrio cholera, and can impact the small intestine. Now, scientists are learning more about this bacterium; it turns out that it has a tiny spear to stab and kill neighboring bacteria, stealing their DNA.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Jan 02, 2015 06:59 AM EST

First Meteor Showers of Year 2015 Peaks This Saturday!

On Saturday night (Jan. 3), the Qadrantid meteor shower will reach its peak, so remember to take a step outside to check out all of the action.

Office
Jan 01, 2015 10:27 AM EST

Introverted Employees May Control How Much Extroverts Earn

Scientists have found that introverted employees are more likely to give low evaluations of job performance to extroverted co-workers, which give introverts a powerful role in workplaces.

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