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Political Motivations May Have Evolutionary Links to Physical Strength
May 15, 2013 — Men's upper-body strength predicts their political opinions on economic redistribution, according to new research. The researchers collected data on bicep size, socioeconomic status, and support for ... > full story -
'Owning' a Darker Skin Can Positively Impact Racial Bias, Study Finds
May 14, 2013 — Scientists in the UK have found that when white Caucasians are under the illusion that they have a dark skin, their racial bias changes in a positive ... > full story -
Male Testosterone Levels Increase When Victorious in Competition Against Rivals, but Not Friends
May 14, 2013 — A study has found that testosterone levels during group competition are modulated depending on the relationships among the competitors and may be related to the formation of alliances in ... > full story -
Trying to Be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music
May 14, 2013 — Recent research discovered that an individual can indeed successfully try to be happier, especially when cheery music aids the process. This research points to ways that people can actively improve ... > full story -
Getting a Grip on Sleep
May 14, 2013 — All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays ... > full story -
Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, Forgiveness in Relationships
May 14, 2013 — Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new ... > full story -
Same Musicians Play a Brand New Tune: Unusual Interplay of Signaling Pathways Shapes Critical Eye Structure
May 14, 2013 — A small ensemble of musicians can produce an infinite number of melodies, harmonies and rhythms. So too, do a handful of workhorse signaling pathways that interact to construct multiple structures ... > full story -
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Learning to Recycle: Does Political Ideology Matter?
May 14, 2013 — Some targeted messages based on political orientation are more effective at persuading consumers to recycle according to a new ... > full story -
Illusion of Control: Why Sports Fans Prefer 'Lucky' Products
May 14, 2013 — Consumers engage in superstitious behavior when they want to achieve something but don’t have the power to make it happen, according to a new ... > full story -
Alzheimer's Markers Predict Start of Mental Decline
May 14, 2013 — Using long-term patient data, scientists have found that many of the biomarkers for Alzheimer’s identified in recent years can help accurately predict the start of full-blown disease years in ... > full story
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