News tagged with common knowledge


Research connects early childhood with pain, depression in adulthood

(Medical Xpress)—It's common knowledge that a child who misses a meal can't concentrate in school. But what happens years down the road? Does that missed meal have any bearing on health in adulthood?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Where there is smoke, there may be developmental problems for kids

(Medical Xpress) -- The dangers of cigarette smoking are common knowledge. And when it comes to smoking while pregnant, life-threatening health hazards extend to the fetus and newborn.

Addiction created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'I can hear a building over there': Researchers study blind people's ability to echolocate

It is common knowledge that bats and dolphins echolocate, emitting bursts of sounds and then listening to the echoes that bounce back to detect objects. What is less well-known is that people can echolocate too. In fact, ...

Neuroscience created May 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast