Science vs. Religion
Do Scientists Pray? Einstein Answers a Little Girl’s Question about Science vs. Religion
by Maria Popova“Everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that some spirit is manifest in the laws of the universe, one that is vastly superior to that of man.”
FENAM e Redes Sociais
Presidente da FENAM convoca líderes de grupos médicos nas redes sociais para reunião Foto: Divulgação/internet [image: Presidente da FENAM convoca líderes de grupos médicos nas redes sociais para reunião] "Neste momento, a união é essencial. Temos que ter o mesmo discurso e precisamos de todos engajados para que tenhamos resultados efetivos nessa luta," afirma Geraldo. 13/07/2013 O presidente da Federação Nacional dos Médicos (FENAM), Geraldo Ferreira, quer uma reunião estratégica com os líderes e formadores de opinião dos principais grupos médicos das redes sociais. O objetivo é o... mais »
Spreading ideas
How your brain creates the ‘buzz’ that helps ideas spread Can you predict which of your Twitter and Facebook messages will go viral? UCLA psychologists believe they know how. July 9, 2013 Psychologists report for the first time that the temporoparietal junction (TPJ) and dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (DMPFC) brain regions are associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called “buzz” (credit: UCLA) UCLA psychologists have identified the brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called “buzz.” The research has a broad range of implications, the study a... mais »
Embryo selection
First child born following embryo screening with new genome analysis technique Validation studies underline accuracy of "next generation sequencing" for embryo selection in IVF July 10, 2013 In vitro fertilization (credit: stock image) The first birth has been achieved following the analysis of embryos using a new genome-sequencing technique that promises to revolutionize embryo selection for in vitro fertilization (IVF). The technique, which has never before been applied in the screening of embryos, was reported July 8 at the annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproducti... mais »
New optical memory
5D nanostructured quartz glass optical memory could provide ‘unlimited’ data storage for a million years "Superman memory crystal" recordings could survive the end of the human race July 10, 2013 [image: 5D_optical_memory] 5D optical memory disc (credit: University of Southampton) University of Southampton and Eindhoven University of Technology.scientists have developed a new technology that could store vast quantities of information — 360 TB on a disc, about 100 times more than current disk drives — for more than a million years [1]. *‘Superman memory crystal’* Using a high speed femto... mais »
Future Children's DNA
Dad's Lifestyle Choices Can Affect Future Children **Posted: 07/10/2013 8:08 am EDT [image: dad lifestyle affects children] 103 13 13 4 *GET HEALTHY LIVING NEWSLETTERS:* SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW: deo, Dad Lifestyle Affects Children, Dad Lifestyle Affects Future Children, Dad Lifestyle Affects Future Kids, Dads Lifestyle Dna Changes, Dads Lifestyle Offspring Dna, Healthy Living News A dad's lifestyle choices could have an impact on his future children's DNA, according to a new study. Researchers from Maastricht University in the Netherlands found that gene mutations that are spurred by unhealth... mais »
NEJM: 200 years at hand (Time Line)
FEATURED MULTIMEDIA - [image: 200 Years of NEJM] 200 Years of NEJM D.C. Müller, E.M.C. Duff, and K.L. Stern - Interactive Timeline -
1957 - Nova Petrópolis
*No Veraneio Maria Hertel* Recordando tempos de nossa Lua de Mel em Nova Petrópolis em 1957, encontrei foto e uma lista literária recomendada por um senhor Imre do qual nunca mais tivemos notícias. Vivia solitário numa casinha de madeira e nos impressionou bastante por suas excentricidades e cultura até onde nos foi possível avaliar durante o curto contato que tivemos. Lembro que ele me recomendara comprar disco com música de Vivaldi para que minha noiva ouvisse com frequência durante futura gravidez. Contando a história para a Psicóloga Daniella Turkiencz ela se mostrou interessada e... mais »
Singing together
Singing Together Fosters Harmonious Hearts The melody and structure of song synchronized heart rhythms among choir members, small study finds By Robert Preidt Monday, July 8, 2013 [image: HealthDay news image] The new study included 15 members of a high school choir whose heart rates were monitored while they performed three different choral exercises: monotone humming, singing a hymn and chanting a slow mantra.MONDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- When choir members sing together, their heartbeats become synchronized, researchers have found. The music's melody and structure had a direct... mais »
Cidades Inteligentes
ESPECIAL CIDADES INTELIGENTES04/07/2013 Em busca da cidade idealO que precisa ser feito para transformá-las em espaços sustentáveis, eficientes, criativos e acolhedores por Afonso Capelas Jr. - Ampliar galeria Anterior - - - - Próximo Foto 1 de 4 Foto: Victor Moriyama [image: NG - O teto de um shopping center em São Paulo transformou-se em horta, onde se cultiva alface e berinjela]AnteriorPróxima O teto de um shopping center em São Paulo transformou-se em horta, onde se cultiva alface e berinjela. Sobras de alimento da praça de alimentação são usadas como comp... mais »
Black Hole
[image: Wheeler,John-Archibald 1963 Kopenhagen.jpg]Physicist *John Archibald Wheeler*, the first American involved in the theoretical development of the atomic bomb and the originator of the term "black hole," was born. *1911:*
Last Year of life
Restricting Symptoms in the Last Year of LifeA Prospective Cohort Study ONLINE FIRST Sarwat I. Chaudhry, MD1; Terrence E. Murphy, PhD2; Evelyne Gahbauer, MD, MPH 2; L. Scott Sussman, MD3; Heather G. Allore, PhD2; Thomas M. Gill, MD2,4 [+] Author Affiliations *JAMA Intern Med. *2013;():-. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.8732. Text Size: A A A Published online July 8, 2013 Article Figures Tables References Comments ABSTRACT ABSTRACT | METHODS | RESULTS | DISCUSSION | ARTICLE INFORMATION |REFERENCES *Importance* Freedom from symptoms is an important determinant of a good death, but little is... mais »
Primum non nocere
First, Do No (Financial) Harm FREE ONLINE FIRST Christopher Moriates, MD1; Neel T. Shah, MD, MPP2; Vineet M. Arora, MD, MAPP 3 [+] Author Affiliations *JAMA. *2013;():-. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.7516. Text Size: A A A Published online July 8, 2013 Article References “First, do no harm” is a well-established mantra of the medical profession, but it may need to be reconceptualized in an era of unsustainable health care spending. Medical bills are now a leading cause of financial harm1 and physicians decide what goes on the bill. The possible consequential harm is substantial, often leading t... mais »
Saúde Urbana
Medicina Social – Saúde Urbana *Considerações a partir de anotações para um encontro com o grupo do Departamento de Medicina Social da UFRGS que trabalha com a Vila Sossego. (Aloyzio Achutti)* * * *Palavras chave:** Equilíbrio, saúde, vida, sustentabilidade, antagonismo, violência, estresse, desigualdade, pirâmide social, identidade, dependência, autonomia, inserção social, comunicação, racionalidade, emoções, felicidade (ou contentamento), tristeza, medo, desgosto, raiva e surpresa, rejeição, marginalização, amor, ódio, psicologia social, antropologia, processo decisório, economia, ... mais »
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