With natural color of the feathers are more attractive Flamingos

New York / Heidelberg, 25. October 2010

Juan Amat and colleagues at the Doñana Biological Research Station in Seville, Spain, have shown in a recent study, Flamingos that miss their feathers a kind of natural make-up, to act on attractive sexual partners. For the first time, this study provides evidence, that birds are the color pigments (Karotinoide) spread from their uropygial gland secretions for cosmetic reasons in the plumage.

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New journal for the Chinese Library of Science from Springer

Heidelberg/Beijing, 21. October 2010

Springer, one of the leading STM publishers (Science, Technology, Medicine), appears from January 2011 die Acta Meteorologica Sinica, the official journal of the Chinese Meteorological Society. The peer-reviewed journal is part of the over ninety high-quality scientific journals from China, bundled by Springer under the name Chinese Library of Science are.

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In weight management are psychologists asked

In the fight against weight problems among young people is the medical and psychological professionals have a key role in New York / Heidelberg, 20. October 2010

During the past decades, the number of overweight children has increased dramatically, which has serious consequences for the health of the. Professor Denise Wilfley and colleagues from the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in the United States believe, that the responsibility for the detection and treatment of eating disorders and weight problems in children and young physicians and psychologists falls, The young people work with the. The key to successful treatment lies in the cooperation with parents.

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The program for population studies will be expanded with new series

Heidelberg / Dordrecht, 19. October 2010

appears under the title Global Migration Issues in a new Springer book series of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Each year, three volumes published, The first volume is 2011 planned. They are written by scientific experts and specialists, in the field of migration and development work. They treat each individual band an overall strategic issue in this area.

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Scientists at the Allergy Center of the Charité in Berlin have provided evidence, that there may be between the incidence of allergies and the diet is a causal relationship. A recent study by the Center has found evidence, that fatty acids, as they occur in the diet, has an influence on IgE activity.
In recent decades, have allergies to various forms specially developed in industrialized countries to downright common diseases. The spread is likely to change significantly as a function of life and habitat.

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An MBA program is for 86% a purely personal decision and is almost always back on his own initiative. Many of the respondents would also like a change in management education and teaching, relating to ethical issues and sustainability.
These are two key findings of the recently published MBA 2010. The study provides the first time a comprehensive picture of the significance, Motivation and benefits of the MBA degree from the perspective of those interested in MBA, -Students and alumni, while allowing interesting conclusions about this group.

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Leading journal published by Springer on gold as an open-access journal

Heidelberg / New York, 27. September .2010

From 2011 Springer published as part of its program SpringerOpen the journal Gold Bulletin. It appears as a purely electronic version and by the World Gold Council (WGC) support. By SpringerOpen can read the entire contents of the journal Gold Bulletin from all interested parties via the Internet immediately after acceptance of papers.

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Sporty teens feel healthier and are more satisfied with their lives

First scientific study shows physical and psychological benefits of exercise in 12- to 14-year-olds

New York / Heidelberg, 22. September 2010

Sporting activities for young teenagers from all points of advantage: Physically, socially and psychologically, as a new scientific study1 by Dr. Keith shows Zullo and Rebecca White from West Virginia University, USA.

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Patients with congenital heart disease: Fears are often caused by excessive parental care

Independence and medically useful activities are extremely important for young people with heart problems

New York / Heidelberg, 15. September 2010

Adults with congenital heart disease likely to suffer from heart-related anxiety - the fear of symptoms and sensations, associated with their illness in context -, if the parents were overly solicitous.

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Well-tried methods of measurement allows more accurate risk assessment for potential heart disease point-based method can lead to erroneous classification of cardiac patients

New York / Heidelberg, 7. September 2010

The widespread use of a simplified procedure for the assessment of future heart risks in hospitals could lead to, that millions of Americans are classified into different risk groups. More detailed results can be achieved with the gold standard method.

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Free head for successful migraine treatment

Psychologically supportive treatment of migraine strengthens the confidence of patients in managing their symptoms

New York / Heidelberg, 2. September 2010

A new scientific study1 Seng and Dr Elizabeth. Kenneth Holroyd shows from Ohio University in the USA, establish that psychological treatments in patients with severe migraine on the benefits of drug therapy.

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Berlin, September 2010 - The design office has Moniteurs the entrance of the Helmholtz Centre for Materials and Energy in Berlin-Wannsee redesigned. The scale as a visitors' trail, of the 3. September will be inaugurated, directs incoming, informed and the right mood for the subjects of the research organization.
What have energy, Magnetic fields and light together? They can be visualized on wavy lines. And that's done, the design experts.

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New format includes original research articles

Heidelberg/New York,16. August 2010

From 2011 published by Springer Neurotherapeutics, the official journal of the American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics (ASENT). Previously published in the scientific journal Neurotherapeutics exclusively review articles – with the change to Springer now be original research papers published. In 2009 was the first time a scientific journal impact factor of 5,38 and was in the top quarter of the categories listed in neuroscience and pharmacology and pharmacy.

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Women suffer from male harassment - even if no sexual
Component is in play

New York / Heidelberg, 5. August 2010

Männliche Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz - OB Odd non-verbal language, ，durch, Rejection or humiliation - is just as stressful for the female victims as sexual advances. Emily Newton, Have found Lilia Cortina and Dana Kabat of the University of Michigan in the United States, that any kind of harassment by men in the victims personally and professionally evaluate and therefore negatively impact on also as a serious form of sexual discrimination.

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Narcissistic heterosexual men develop hostile emotions, mainly towards the object of desire: heterosexual women – Lesbians are better off

New York / Heidelberg, 28. July 2010

Heterosexual women are the target of hostility by a narcissistic heterosexual men. Heterosexuals and gay men and lesbians do not trigger such strong feelings. This is the result of a study by Dr. Scott Keiller of Kent State University in the United States. The reason for this is probably the exceptional potential of women, the male narcissism to either confirm or to frustrate the man.

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