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This psychoanalyst's major areas of research were poltergeists, mediumistic phenomena and hauntings. His work was influenced by Freud, Jung, Ferenczi and Carrington.

As one of the most famous investigators of his time, 1920s to 1940s, he made important contributions to modern parapsychology. It appears his detractors were jealous.

Many physically disabled youth miss out on adaptive-recreation opportunites as part of their lifestyle, but the creators of Camp ENRGY hope their template will catch on.

Once the stuff of science fiction, two Canadian researchers have concluded with astounding accuracy that it is possible to read a person's mind remotely.

Researchers have recently found evidence pointing to at least two unmarked graves in the area surrounding one of the Manson's family's ranches and are now looking to dig.

Experiments that are unpublished, unpromoted and unknown are wasted efforts. The goal of all good research is to get it published in a reputable, first class journal.

Research results of wind turbine accidents since the 1970s are used by developers striving to improve their products and also by opponents wishing to stymie development.

Researchers must uniformly follow standards of professional conduct to ensure the welfare of research participants and the integrity of social science research.

This article explores the extraordinary beginnings of one of the most beloved and visible animal researchers and conservationists of our day.

Learn all about the International Genealogical Index, an index covering over millions of deceased individuals from areas around the globe, and how to navigate it.

Treatment for binge eating disorder changes as scientists officially recognize binge eating disorder as an addiction abuse.

Aboriginal Canadian and U.S. legends speak of it, and witnesses have repeatedly claimed to have seen the mythical "Bigfoot" roaming the countryside.

Colonial Era German immigrants are not easy-to-trace ancestors. Genealogists welcome such records as this 1738 passenger list.

One of the ways researchers can control for extraneous variance is by ruling out alternative explanations through good research design.

MedlinePlus is a free and authoritative source that academic researchers can use to find information in the health sciences.

Students new to inferential statistics must understand the logic behind the t-test and factorial analysis of variance before memorizing formulas.

Long Point Waterfowl is becoming a leading waterfowl research, education and conservation organization.

In order to conduct social science research, one must have good measurement. Without it, the researcher can't argue that the conclusions of the research are meaningful.

New research shows how the effect of adding certain foods to your everyday diet, such as vinegar and curry, can actually reduce your body fat.

John Chew (1587-1668) arrived in the Virginia Colony as a merchant from Somersetshire, England, and built a family fortune in Jamestown and nearby Hog Island.

John Fisher, the immigrant ancestor, reportedly had both illegitimate and legitimate descent from English Royalty. Yet, he left scant evidence of his years in Virginia.

A recent Canadian study suggests that while some changes in gene activity can be reversed by stopping smoking, other changes are irreversible.

Several studies show that compared to the general population patients with systemic autoimmune diseases are more likely to have an autoimmune thyroid disorder (AITD).

Depression has been a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but the reason has not been understood. New research shows that lack of exercise may be key.

It is not an uncommon event to hear about a new medical breakthrough. Unfortunately, sometimes these breakthroughs are less important than some researchers claim.

Genealogy is the third most popular hobby in the U.S. so many have a genealogist on their Christmas list. Here are gift suggestions.

Edward Bompasse arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1621 on the ship Fortune. He settled at Duxbury and later at Marshfield, Massachusetts.

These records of the Chase and Davis families of Newburyport, MA, primarily pertain to people born in the 1700s. A bonus: Often their parents are named.

Green tea consists of dry leaves from the camellia plant, which helps prevent cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.

Records of early southern settlers east of the Mississippi are sparse because of Spanish and Indian jurisdiction. Passports give genealogical data on some of them.

Spa treatments, including massage, yoga classes, and aromatherapy, have been shown to reduce pain in patients with cancer, arthritis and other ailments.

In conducting any research it is critical to choose the right method and design for a specific researchable problem.

Kudzu has taken over gardens, yards and fields in the Southeastern U.S. for 133 years, but it's more than just a nuisance - it can even be used to make fuel.

The latest research shows green tea's health benefits for men and women over 50 for everything from rheumatoid arthritis to prostate cancer to dry mouth.

Alterations in peak solar intensity, which occur in cycles, contribute to the development of several disorders, including autoimmune diseases

Yale researchers recently reported that B lymphocytes, which produce destructive autoantibodies, cause autoimmune disease in the absence of T cell activation.

Scleroderma, autoimmune liver diseases, pretibial myxedema, thyroid and other conditions are often complicated by fibrosis. Learn the latest treatment news.

Environmental health ethics is not a new field, but children's rights in nontherapeutic environmental research were not protected until a 2001 court case, Grimes v. KKI.

The first American reference to the Gatter surname is to John Gatter's 1620 arrival in Virginia on the ship George.

Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.

Young law clerk William Leete witnessed English oppression of Puritans and came to Connecticut, becoming the only man to lead both the New Haven and Connecticut colonies.

When ordinary sources reveal no data, it is to such lesser-known sources as these Connecticut Apprenticeship records that experienced genealogists turn.

In this second of a three-part series, Jane transitions from researcher into activist to bring heightened awareness to the plight of wild chimpanzees in Africa

In the final of a three-part series, Jane Goodall's continued activism brings the plight of wild chimpanzees into the spotlight and brightens their future

Researchers must choose probability sampling methods over the ease of non-probability sampling so they can generalize their study results and reduce the risk of bias.

Here's a primer on key theories on violence in the media.

Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.

This continues a list of missionary baptisms for French Canadian families in nearby Vermont and New York. Genealogists use such records to trace family history.

Many of these birth records from the 1700s in York, Maine give a maiden name for mothers to assist genealogists in their family research.

Rebecca (Towne) Nurse, a tragic example of the Salem witchcraft hysteria, has thousands of living descendants.