Author: Trebuchet News

Some of the news that we find inspiring, diverting, wrong or so very right.
fear management

Scary Moment? Set Brain to ‘BRAVE’ for Fear Management

14/04/2017

Weakening communication between two parts of the brain in mice reduced their fear levels...

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cow, cow avoidance

In Car Cow Avoidance Systems GO!

13/04/2017

Automated cow avoidance for cars on Indian roads...

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Born to Love Heroes? Fairness, Justice, and Children

12/04/2017

Japanese research into the roots of justice may contain hints for solving social ills...

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Sex Obsession Kills Snakes! Randy Reptiles’ Reckless Rutting

11/04/2017

Snake orgy research reveals s-s-secret to longer life...

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music, tech

Pop Music: Whatever Happened to the Intro

07/04/2017

Short attention spans inspire intros that are 4 times shorter, study finds...

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anti trump protests

The Secret of Staying Motivated (as Discovered by SCIENCE)

06/04/2017

dropcap style=”font-size:100px; color:#992211;”G/dropcaposhdarned liberal communists and their lethargy! Motivation is IMPORTANT, people! How are we going to SELL you stuff you...

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long-lasting sunscreen

The Slippy Search for Longer Lasting Sunscreen

04/04/2017

A beach lover's dream: A step toward long-lasting sunscreen ...

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vulnerablity to psychosis

Forewarned is Forearmed: Vulnerability to Psychosis and How to Detect It

03/04/2017

Vulnerability to psychosis: New methods show how to detect it ...

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Coldcut, U-Sound

Coldcut team with On-U Sound and Roots Manuva

31/03/2017

A spiky rallying cry for Britain’s indestructible musical melting pot....

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Anthropocene rock

The Anthropocene Era: Setting it in Stone

30/03/2017

Rocks that tell our industrial history ...

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crops, climate change

Risky Business: Farming in a Time of Climate Change

29/03/2017

Farming becoming riskier under climate change ...

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television

Entertainment TV and Populist Voters: The (somewhat obvious) Link

28/03/2017

People exposed to entertainment television are more likely to vote for populist politicians...

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sloth, inactivity

Oi, Lazybones! Get Moving Before Your Legs Melt

27/03/2017

Inactive teens develop weak bones, study finds ...

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oranges, water purification

When Life Hands You Oranges…. Water Purification With Peel

26/03/2017

Wastewater cleaned thanks to a new absorbent material made from fruit peels ...

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busyness

How Big is YOUR Busyness? Multitasking as Status Symbol

23/03/2017

Lack of leisure: Is busyness the new status symbol? ...

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Track My Tendons! Keeping Tabs on Damaged Tissue

22/03/2017

University of Utah bioengineers detect early signs of damage in connective tissues such as ligaments, tendons and cartilage...

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Life In the Fast Lane (to A&E): Energy Drinks and Alcohol

21/03/2017

Energy drinks mask alcohol's effects, and could increase injury risk ...

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black hole by NASA

Rad! The Star On the Brink of a Black Hole

20/03/2017

Star discovered in closest known orbit around black hole ...

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Unseasonable Weather? Blame Liberals!

19/03/2017

Democrats and Republicans draw different conclusions when seasons are too hot or too cold ...

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screws, shared pain

Shared Pain, Shared Gain: The Science of Sacrifice

18/03/2017

Power of shared pain triggers extreme self-sacrifice ...

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Northern Lights

Turn Those Northern Lights OFF! They’re Messing With My GPS.

17/03/2017

New research on northern lights will improve satellite navigation accuracy ...

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The Ranavirus: How Do You Give Antibiotics to a Toad?

16/03/2017

A virus lethal to amphibians is spreading across Portugal ...

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But Can it Catch? Chemical Computer Recognises a Sphere

14/03/2017

The prototype of a chemical computer detects a sphere ...

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adolescent birth rate

Less Sex or More Money? Make Your Choice

13/03/2017

Increasing minimum wage would reduce teen pregnancies ...

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bald mannequins

Why Do Shorter Men Go Bald More Often?

12/03/2017

Study under the leadership of the University of Bonn shows that hair loss is linked to countless other characteristics...

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Pills, active sex life

An Active Sex Life Makes Happier Workers

11/03/2017

Maintaining an active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction and engagement in work ...

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Brainbeans! Caffeine Could Help Diminish Dementia

10/03/2017

Caffeine boosts enzyme that could protect against dementia...

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Building a Digital Wall – The Mechanics of Smartphone Interruptions

08/03/2017

Smartphone interruptions: Are yours relentless and annoying? ...

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What Makes Big Ben Bong? Acoustic Researchers Vibe Westminster

06/03/2017

Engineers reveal why Big Ben produces distinct tone...

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Pointillism Photo and drawing by R. Bourrillon

But it’s How *I* See It! Pointillism from 38,000 Years Ago

05/03/2017

38,000-year-old engravings confirm ancient origins of technique used by Seurat, Van Gogh ...

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