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• Got food allergies? You can now test your meal on the spot using a cell phone
• People prefer leaders with more masculine voices, even in feminine leadership roles
• More similar than they think: Liberals and conservatives exaggerate perceived moral views
• Nature nurtures creativity after four days of hiking
• Too big or just right? Optimal circle of friends depends on socioeconomic conditions
• Climate modelers predict warmer, wetter Northeast U.S. winters by 2070
• Geminid meteors set to light up winter sky
• Economists calculate true value of 'who' you know, rather than 'what' in US politics
• Could ending your fatty food habit cause withdrawal symptoms and depression?
• Just a spoonful: Sweet taste comforts babies during injections
• What causes hot flushes during menopause? Researchers identify brain region that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat
• Parents should let kids' beliefs about Santa develop naturally, expert says
• Exercise can extend your life by as much as five years

Got food allergies? You can now test your meal on the spot using a cell phone Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:59 PM PST Scientists have developed a lightweight device called the iTube, which attaches to a common cell phone to detect allergens in food samples. The iTube attachment uses the cell phone's built-in camera, along with an accompanying smart-phone application that runs a test with the same high level of sensitivity a laboratory would.

People prefer leaders with more masculine voices, even in feminine leadership roles Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:56 PM PST Male and female leaders with masculine voices are preferred by both men and women. However, even in leadership roles that are typically held by women, both sexes prefer women leaders with low-pitched voices, according to new research.

More similar than they think: Liberals and conservatives exaggerate perceived moral views Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:56 PM PST Moral stereotypes about "typical" liberals and conservatives held by both groups are generally correct, but exaggerated both for their own group and the other, according to new research.

Nature nurtures creativity after four days of hiking Posted: 12 Dec 2012 05:48 PM PST Backpackers scored 50 percent better on a creativity test after spending four days in nature disconnected from electronic devices, according to a new study by psychologists.

Too big or just right? Optimal circle of friends depends on socioeconomic conditions Posted: 12 Dec 2012 01:27 PM PST Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. These preferences reflect people's personalities and individual circumstances -- but is one approach to social networks "better" than the other? New research suggests that the optimal social networking strategy depends on socioeconomic conditions.

Climate modelers predict warmer, wetter Northeast U.S. winters by 2070 Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:13 AM PST A new high-resolution climate study, the first to apply regional climate models to examine likely near-term changes in temperature and precipitation across the Northeast United States, suggests temperatures are going to be significantly warmer in all seasons in the next 30 years, especially in winter. Also, they project that winters will be wetter, with more rain likely than snow.

Geminid meteors set to light up winter sky Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:10 AM PST On the evening of December 13 and the morning of 14 December, skywatchers across the world will be looking up as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak, in potentially one of the best night sky events of the year.

Economists calculate true value of 'who' you know, rather than 'what' in US politics Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:26 AM PST Economists have calculated the true value of US political lobbyists, proving the old adage 'it is not what you know, but who you know'.

Could ending your fatty food habit cause withdrawal symptoms and depression? Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:21 AM PST Even before obesity occurs, eating fatty and sugary foods causes chemical changes in the brain, meaning that going on a diet might feel similar to going through drug withdrawal, according to a new study.

Just a spoonful: Sweet taste comforts babies during injections Posted: 11 Dec 2012 04:32 PM PST The sweet taste of sugar may provide some comfort for babies during immunizations, according to a new review. Researchers found babies did not cry for as long if they were given drops of sugar solution before injections.

What causes hot flushes during menopause? Researchers identify brain region that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat Posted: 11 Dec 2012 12:44 PM PST Medical researchers have identified a region in the brain that may trigger the uncomfortable surges of heat most women experience in the first few years of menopause. Although the results are not yet directly applicable in helping affected individuals, they provide better understanding of the biological mechanisms involved, a necessary first step for treatments to be developed.

Parents should let kids' beliefs about Santa develop naturally, expert says Posted: 11 Dec 2012 08:27 AM PST When it comes to Santa Claus, an expert says let children believe in the jolly old elf as long as they want.

Exercise can extend your life by as much as five years Posted: 11 Dec 2012 05:28 AM PST Adults who include at least 150 minutes of physical activity in their routines each week live longer than those who don't, finds a new study.

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