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My scientific specialty is chronobiology (circadian rhythms and photoperiodism), with additional interests in comparative physiology, animal behavior and evolution. I am not an MD so I cannot diagnose and treat your sleep problems. As well as writing this blog, I am also the Online Discussion Expert for PLoS. This is a personal blog and opinions within it in no way reflect the policies of PLoS ONE. You can contact me at: Coturnix@gmail.com


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Science News in Brief

Category: Science News
Posted on: June 28, 2006 6:27 AM, by Coturnix

* Best way to build children's brains: play with them
Love beats trendy toys, classes or music as brain food for preschoolers, a report says.

* Radioactive scorpion venom deemed safe cancer treatment:
Scientists are exploring an unusual new treatment for an aggressive brain cancer.

* Human-dolphin partnership inspires gov't protection:
The government of Myanmar has moved to safeguard a dolphin-fisherman collaboration.

* The science of sniping on eBay:
A despised practice of placing last-second bids is actually the best strategy in online auctions, according to scientists.

* Startling variety in planetary birthplaces:
Astronomers once thought the dusty clouds that spawn planets all looked pretty much the same. But no more.

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"Best way to build children's brains: play with them."

But I was always told playing with their brains was cruel.

Posted by: John McKay | June 28, 2006 10:35 PM

First you shave the hair off the scalp.
Second, make an incision in the skin with a scalpel.
Third, turn on your Dremmel tool...

Posted by: coturnix | June 28, 2006 10:57 PM

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