Thursday, December 22, 2005
Science News
* Study finds memories are like mental time travel:
When you remember something, your brain recreates the patterns of activity it had when the event happened, according to a study that also involved some "mind reading."
* Reports: global warming may be pushing polar bears to drowning, cannibalism:
The scattered reports are unproven, but expected given the climate shift, scientists say.
* Why good dancers are sexy:
A new study suggests good dancing may be sexy because it indicates bodily symmetry.
* Irresponsible in med school, in trouble as a doctor:
A study has found a strong link between irresponsibility in medical school, and professional misconduct later.
* Mirror, mirror: I still don't get it:
Humans have used mirrors daily for hundreds of years, but many of us still don't grasp the basics of how they work, a study has found.
* Researchers: mammoth genes nearly identical to elephant's:
Scientists report strides forward in sequencing ancient DNA.
