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Political Motivations May Have Evolutionary Links to Physical Strength
Men's upper-body strength
predicts their political
opinions on economic
redistribution, according to
new research. The
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Do Markets Erode Moral Values? People Ignore Their Own Moral Standards When Acting as Market Participants, Researchers Say
Many people express
objections against child
labor, exploitation of the
workforce or meat production
involving cruelty against
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Benefit Vs. Risk of Facial Recognition Technology
Law enforcement agencies are
using facial recognition
software as a crime-fighting
tool. Now businesses are
looking to use the
technology to reach
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Consumers Almost Always Buy in the Same Shops, International Study Finds
In a new study, researchers
in Spain attempted to
identify just how
predictable consumers are
with respect to shopping
... > full story
- Political Motivations May Have Evolutionary Links to Physical Strength
- Do Markets Erode Moral Values? People Ignore Their Own Moral Standards When Acting as Market Participants, Researchers Say
- Benefit Vs. Risk of Facial Recognition Technology
- Consumers Almost Always Buy in the Same Shops, International Study Finds
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Expert Questions US Public Health Agency Advice on Influenza Vaccines
May 16, 2013 — The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue ... > full story -
Through the Eyes of a Burglar: Study Provides Insights on Habits and Motivations, Importance of Security
May 16, 2013 — One way to understand what motivates and deters burglars is to ask them. A researcher did just that. He led a research team that gathered survey responses from more than 400 convicted offenders that ... > full story -
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Relationship Troubles? Some Sad Music Might Help You Feel Better
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Many Entrepreneurs Claim to Care About Sustainability, Yet Make Decisions That Are Harmful to Environment
May 13, 2013 — Many entrepreneurs claim that they care about sustainability, yet they make decisions that are harmful to the environment. Economic researchers have discovered that many bosses do indeed have firm ... > full story -
Would You ‘Like’ A Drink? Youth Drinking Cultures, Social Networking and Alcohol Marketing
May 10, 2013 — Preventing alcohol abuse, especially among young people, has long been a focus of public-health campaigns. But despite the well-publicized social and medical consequences of drinking too much ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 — Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story -
Why We Love It or Hate It: Key to Brand Affinity and Brand Aversion for Brands Like Apple and Manchester United
May 9, 2013 — Why do brands such as Manchester United and Apple capture hearts and minds? How do marketers make consumers develop a strong attachment for a product or service? According to a recent study it is ... > full story
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