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Right-or left-handedness affects sign language comprehension

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From the University of Birmingham press release: The speed at which sign language users understand what others are ‘saying’ to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found.… 

How technology use affects at-risk adolescents

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From the Duke University press release: More use of technology is linked to later increases in attention, behavior and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, a new study from Duke… 

Study suggests that smiling may make one appear older

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From the University of Western Ontario press release: Turn that frown upside-down? Not if you’re keen on looking younger, you shouldn’t. A new study shows that smiling can make you appear to be two years… 

Study suggests swearing aloud may increase strength

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From the British Psychological Society press release: In the research, Dr Stephens and his team conducted two experiments. In the first, 29 participants completed a test of anaerobic power — a short, intense period on… 

Study looks at how we perceive fictional characters

From the University at Buffalo press release: The Sopranos‘ Tony Soprano and Walter White from Breaking Bad rank among recent television drama’s most notorious protagonists, each of questionable morality. So, here’s the question: Do you… 

Bullying’s lasting impact

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From the University of Delaware press release: A new study led by the University of Delaware found that kids who are bullied in fifth grade often suffer from depression and begin using alcohol and other…