Now Playing newFor Combat Veterans Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, “Fear Circuitry” in the Brain Never RestsChronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks. – NYU Langone Medical Center|5/18/2013 1:00 AM EDT
Cracking the Ice Code
UWM geologist John Isbell reads rock, looking for the natural rules that govern the Earth’s climate in the absence of human activity. His work is challenging many assumptions about the ways drastic climate change unfolds – and what to expect next. – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee|5/17/2013 7:00 PM EDT
New Research Suggests Possible Direction for Treatment of AutismIn the first successful experiment with humans using a treatment known as sensory-motor or environmental enrichment, researchers documented marked improvement in young autistic boys when compared to boys treated with traditional behavioral therapies, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. – American Psychological Association (APA)|5/17/2013 5:30 PM EDT
Hopkins Nursing Bucks Trend on Faculty Hiring
Seven new full-time faculty bring a wealth of experience, promise as the school does its part to fill the nursing gap. – Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing|5/17/2013 3:00 PM EDT
Smithsonian Welcomes Hungary to the 2013 Folklife FestivalThis summer, visitors to the 47th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival will experience the vitality and living traditions that define and sustain Hungary’s unique culture. “Hungarian Heritage: Roots to Revival” will feature more than 100 participants from this 1,000-year-old country. Artists, dancers, craftspeople and cooks will share and celebrate the customs and traditions from every part of the country. – Smithsonian Institution|5/17/2013 2:00 PM EDT
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Program to Raise Awareness of Global Language LossThe United Nation’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that of the more than 7,000 languages in the world, nearly half of them are in danger of becoming extinct by the end of this century. The Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival program “One World, Many Voices: Endangered Languages and Cultural Heritage” will focus attention on this urgent issue of global language loss by bringing together communities from around the world that are fighting to save their native tongues and cultural traditions. – Smithsonian Institution|5/17/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Smithsonian Folklife Festival Showcases African American Diversity, Style and IdentityThe 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival showcases its five-year community research project on African American identity with the program “The Will to Adorn: African American Diversity, Style, and Identity.” This multicity collaboration examines the history and culture of the aesthetics of African Americans. – Smithsonian Institution|5/17/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Invasive Species: "Away-Field Advantage" Weaker Than Ecologists ThoughtFor decades, ecologists have assumed the worst invasive species—such as brown tree snakes and kudzu—have an “away-field advantage.” They succeed because they do better in their new territories than they do at home. A new study led by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center reveals that this fundamental assumption is not nearly as common as people might think. – Smithsonian Institution|5/17/2013 12:05 PM EDT
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