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Electronic voting system tested by Newcastle University An electronic vote capture and counting system, designed to overcome the problems which have dogged computerised voting systems throughout the world, notably the touch screen voting machines in the US and pilot schemes run in the UK , was given its first major test at Newcastle University on Tuesday, 13 May 2008. Holidays -- a right or a privilege? Holiday memories from childhood are often some of the strongest to remain with us into adult life. But many children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds have little chance of forming those memories when the money is not available to allow them to take a break. Five-year U.K. breast cancer trial starts Two British charities are joining to initiate the first U.K.-based clinical trial for women with a specific aggressive form of breast cancer. New paper on Oxytocin reveals why we are generous Neuroeconomist Paul J. Zak of Claremont Graduate University has new research, and a paper, “Oxytocin Increases Generosity in Humans,” which will be published November 7, 2007 in PLoS ONE, the online, open-access journal from the Public Library of Science. This research extends his finding based on oxytocin and trust, which was published in Nature two years ago. Returning personal effects in a bin liner must stop, says researcher The personal effects of the victims of disasters and terrorist attacks are sometimes returned to relatives in bin liners or withheld for spurious health and safety reasons, says a researcher speaking at the Death, dying & disposal conference organised by the University of Bath today. Paying taxes, according to the brain, can bring satisfaction Want to light up the pleasure center in your brain? Just pay your taxes, and then give a little extra voluntarily to your local food bank. University of Oregon scientists have found that doing those deeds can give you the same sort of satisfaction you derive from feeding your own hunger pangs. Economic impact of hunger affects all Americans While thirty-five million Americans feel the physical effects of hunger each day, every household and individual in our nation feels the economic effects. So finds a new study released today by the Sodexho Foundation and researchers affiliated with Harvard University School of Public Health, Brandeis University and Loyola University. Brain cancer drugs approved in England England's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has removed a ban on two drugs that may help patients with rare life-threatening brain cancer. Breakthrough in understanding type-2 diabetes as key genes identified The most important genes associated with a risk of developing type-2 diabetes have been identified, scientists report today in a new study. eBay auction items affiliated with a cause command higher prices, study shows Non-profits, companies and individuals seeking an alternative way to raise funds for their respective causes might consider selling a product. ... |