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Researchers at the University of Washington have been able to isolate some very small but key parts of the brain in mice, and stimulate neurons to 'modify' behavior.

Lets face it we are all going to die someday its just a fact of life. A new research paper written by 4 Washington State University faculty and students points out that Eastern Washingtonians are more likely to die sooner that westsiders...

Facebook, Twitter and Skype users, be warned. New research has found a “central link” between mental health disorders and intensive computer use.

People are considered “adults” when they turn 18, and given all the rights and responsibilities therein. But new research indicates our brains don’t reach adulthood until we’re much older — and ignoring that could be damaging to young people.

At some point or another, most of us have caught ourselves speaking out loud to, well, no one. But although you may think talking to yourself makes you look crazy, scientists say it could actually have some real benefits.

While a depressed economy may be bad for your job prospects, a new study finds it could actually be good for your marriage.

If you recently lost a slew of Facebook friends, it probably wasn’t a glitch. Go back and look at your timeline because the chances are good it’s your own fault. That’s what a new study from Nielsen seems to indicate anyway. The group surveyed about 2,000 adults to learn why Facebook users add and remove friends, and the results may surprise you.

The old tradition of a woman taking her husband’s last name after marriage, while still common, is happening less frequently among modern brides. They sometimes eschew the custom for professional or personal reasons, or simply because changing your name can be a flat-out pain. Now they can add one more reason: it could wind up costing them money.

Apparently the key to being popular ISN'T being really good at football or really generous with the tongue.  Nope . . . you just have to have a LARGE HEAD.