Chimps Outperform College Students in Memory Tests
Japanese researchers report Ayumu the chimp and nine college students tested on rapid sequence memory. Ayumu matched humans at longer displays but outpaced them when numbers flashed briefer, suggesting chimp youths excel in rapid pattern recognition. Experts praise Ayumu's striking performance and call for broader comparisons.
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Honey quiets children's coughs in bedtime trial
A Penn State study found a teaspoon of honey before bed reduces cough and improves sleep in young children based on parent reports. Honey outperformed cough medicine and no treatment in a three arm trial, possibly by coating an irritated throat. Researchers note caution: honey not for under one year due to botulism risk.
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Divorce hurts the planet study shows rise in energy use
The study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says American divorced households in 2005 used 7 percent more home electricity, 46 percent more per person, and 56 percent more water than married households. Lead author Jianguo Liu of Michigan State notes inefficiency from smaller households.
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