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Cornell University Scientists Examine Mosh Pits for Studies on Riots and Natural Patterns

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:28:47 +0000

Who says metalheads are just a bunch of chest-pounding neanderthals? Certainly not Cornell University doctoral students Jesse Silverberg and Matt Bierbaum, who are studying within the school's department of Condensed Matter Physics. The brainy duo have looked to rock and metal concerts in order to study the physics behind mosh pits, which could possibly help scientists gain a deep understanding of extreme situations such as "riots and panicked responses to disasters."

New Study Shows Why Men Think Blondes Have More Fun

Shauna Wright — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:12:13 +0000

A new study proves what many already suspected — if a blonde, a redhead and a brunette walk into a bar, the blonde will indeed get more male attention. But not for the reasons you might think.

Britain May Increase Recommendations for Healthy Alcohol Consumption

Shauna Wright — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:56:37 +0000

The Commons Science and Technology Committee in the United Kingdom is considering increasing its guidelines for healthy alcohol consumption, which currently state men shouldn’t routinely drink more than four units of alcohol a day — about two pints of beer — and women should limit themselves to three units — a large glass of wine.

Doctors have cast doubts on the recommendations, put in place by the Royal College of Physicians in 1987.

Women Would Rather Go on the Internet Than Have Sex

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:16:04 +0000

Woman have begun embracing certain internet-based technologies even more than men, but may be doing so at the expense of sex. A new survey has found that the more time women spend online, the less time they have for sex. NBCU polled men and women between the ages of 18 and 54 on their technology [...]

New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:11:42 +0000

Who says men don’t like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.

The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.

Engineers Finally Rule Whether Toilet Paper Rolls Should Go Over or Under

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:30:42 +0000

It’s an age-old question (and probably the cause of more than one marital argument): Which way should toilet paper rolls be oriented? This is serious business, people. So serious that even engineers have gotten involved. The awesome folks at EngineeringDegree.net put together an infographic covering everything from the history of toilet paper to the physics involved in how it’s hung and the pros and cons of each.