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Sex Research And The Size Effect – Why Gender Studies Are Often Hyped

Sex Research And The Size Effect – Why Gender Studies Are Often Hyped

Nov 30 2014 | comment(s)


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By Ian Rickard, Durham University

One Third Of UK 11-year-Olds Overweight Or Obese

One Third Of UK 11-year-Olds Overweight Or Obese

Nov 30 2014 | comment(s)


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By Roxanne Connelly, University of Edinburgh

The Changing World Of Perfume: Why Some Chemicals Are Being Removed

The Changing World Of Perfume: Why Some Chemicals Are Being Removed

Nov 29 2014 | comment(s)

Female Sexual Dysfunction, Knowing How To Ask For What Feels Good

Female Sexual Dysfunction, Knowing How To Ask For What Feels Good

Nov 29 2014 | comment(s)


Our culture tells women there's something wrong with them if they don't orgasm. Gustavo Gomes/Flickr, CC BY-NC

By Sally Hunter, University of New England

Is Schizophrenia A Real Illness?

Is Schizophrenia A Real Illness?

Nov 29 2014 | comment(s)


Shifting descriptions of schizophrenia. Shutterstock

By Huw Green, City University of New York

In an attempt to move away from the traditional language used to describe psychosis and schizophrenia, the British Psychological Society (BPS) has launched an update to its thinking on this issue.

The foreword of the report it has published sets out the vision:

Precise Digits: Does That Make Numbers More Reliable?

Precise Digits: Does That Make Numbers More Reliable?

Nov 29 2014 | comment(s)


There is such a thing as 'too precise' when it comes to numbers. So what's appropriate? Erik Olsson, CC BY-NC-SA

By Jonathan Borwein (Jon), University of Newcastle and David H. Bailey, University of California, Davis