Mistrust of health care providers, fueled by painful experiences with racism, makes African American men more likely to delay routine
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Pediatric endocrinologist gives iconic ‘Mona Lisa’ a second medical opinion: Refutes cardiologist’s recent hypothesis that ‘Lisa’ had hypothyroidism and psychomotor retardation
Leonardo da Vinci’s world-renowned “Mona Lisa” painting of Lisa Gherardini has captivated millions since it was created in the early
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New analytic model to better identify patients likely to develop PTSD
New findings from an international research team led by psychiatrists at NYU School of Medicine show that a newly-developed analytic
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Researchers design technology that sees nerve cells fire: Technique could be used to monitor visual function through the optic nerve in the eye
Researchers at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, have created a noninvasive technology that detects when nerve cells fire based on
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Unprecedented study finds US ranks 27th among nations investing in education, health care: Nation’s 2016 ranking plummets from 6th in 1990; China sees increase in ranking from 69th to 44th
The United States ranks 27th in the world for its investments in education and health care as measurements of its
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Witnessing violence in high school as bad as being bullied
Students who witness violence in school at age 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment at age
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Teachers lacking educational background in science use inquiry-oriented instruction least: Not using the pedagogical approach heralded by the National Research Council could be linked to unfilled STEM jobs
A new study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented
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People recall information better through virtual reality
While the use of virtual reality (VR) for gaming and entertainment continues to grow, the technology also shows promise for
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The logic of modesty — why it pays to be humble: New model can explain why we obscure positive traits and good deeds; scientists prove modesty can evolve naturally
Why do people make anonymous donations, and why does the public perceive this as admirable? Why do we downplay our
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Professor replicates famous marshmallow test, makes new observations
A new replication study of the well-known “marshmallow test” — a famous psychological experiment designed to measure children’s self-control —
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