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Rock-Paper-Scissors a Parable for Cycles in Finance, Fashion, Politics and More
February 19, 2013 — Using a grown-up version of the rock-paper-scissors game, cognitive scientists offer a new theory of the group dynamics that arise in situations as varied as cycles of fashion, fluctuations of ... > full story -
In Tiny Amazon Frogs, Males Observed Extracting Oocytes from Females Killed in Mating Struggles
February 18, 2013 — Sex is a risky business for many animals. Those who take part in 'explosive breeding' -- where many males gather and compete for a small number of females over a few days -- have it particularly ... > full story -
California's Tobacco Control Program Generates Huge Health Care Savings, Study Shows
February 13, 2013 — Over a span of nearly 20 years, California's tobacco control program cost $2.4 billion and reduced health care costs by $134 billion, according to a new ... > full story -
Red Brain, Blue Brain: Republicans and Democrats Process Risk Differently, Research Finds
February 13, 2013 — A team of political scientists and neuroscientists has shown that liberals and conservatives use different parts of the brain when they make risky decisions, and these regions can be used to predict ... > full story -
How Unconscious Processing Improves Decision-Making
February 13, 2013 — When faced with a difficult decision, it is often suggested to "sleep on it" or take a break from thinking about the decision to gain clarity. But new brain imaging research finds that the brain ... > full story -
Marketing Technique: Activating Gender Stereotypes Just to Knock 'Em Down
February 12, 2013 — A new study looks at the issue of product perception of consumers through the lens of gender stereotypes. The researchers conclude that while traditional gender stereotypes can still have a ... > full story -
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Name-Brand or Generic? Your Political Ideology Might Influence Your Choice
February 12, 2013 — Conservatives and liberals don't just differ when it comes to politics, they may also make different purchases at the grocery store, according to new ... > full story -
Model Aims to Help Companies Make Products We Actually Want
February 12, 2013 — Researchers have developed a model that will, hopefully, help companies develop innovative products that people actually want to use. The model is a first step towards capturing the behavior of both ... > full story -
Romantic Delusions Allow Online Dating Scams to Flourish
February 12, 2013 — As international criminal gangs increasingly target online dating and social networking sites, as a means of extorting money from unwary victims, research suggests that new strategies are needed for ... > full story -
Underage Youth Drinking Concentrated Among Small Number of Brands
February 11, 2013 — First national survey examining brand preferences among underage ... > full story
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