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• Foodborne Illness
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  Whole Chickens from Farmers Markets May Have More Pathogenic Bacteria

  July 11, 2013 — Raw, whole chickens purchased from farmers markets throughout Pennsylvania contained significantly higher levels of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness compared to those purchased from grocery ... > full story
• Educational Policy
  Consumer Behavior
  Educational Psychology
  Intelligence
  Psychology
  Behavior
   

  Intelligence Agents May Be Prone to Irrational Decision Making

  July 10, 2013 — U.S. intelligence agents may be more prone to irrational inconsistencies in decision making compared to college students and post-college adults, according to a new ... > full story
• Oil Spills
  Petroleum
  Energy and Resources
  Energy and the Environment
  Environmental Issues
  Energy Issues
   
  

  'Peak Oil' Concerns Should Ease, Experts Predict

  July 10, 2013 — Should concerns about "peak oil" focus on demand for oil rather than dwindling supplies of it? Yes, according to a new analysis. Limits to consumption by the wealthy, better fuel efficiency and lower ... > full story
• Scientific Conduct
  Consumer Behavior
  Economics
  Funding Policy
  Retail and Services
  Intelligence
   

  Over-Confident CEOs Can Put Companies at Risk, Study Finds

  July 9, 2013 — CEOs with over-confidence can involve their companies in riskier ventures and put investors' funds at risk, according to a new ... > full story
• Teen Health
  Educational Policy
  Mental Health Research
  Educational Psychology
  Behavior
  Children's Health
   

  Note to Teens: Just Breathe

  July 9, 2013 — Researchers have found that a workshop for adolescents that teaches skills to keep impulsive acts under control, is effective. Such impulsive behavior often leads to negative acts including substance ... > full story
• Justice
  Forensic Research
  Forensics
  Legal Issues
  Security and Defense
  Telecommunications
   

  The Inverse CSI Effect in the Age of Digital Crime

  July 9, 2013 — The "CSI Effect" has been described as being an increased expectation from jurors that forensic evidence will be presented in court that is instantaneous and unequivocal because that is how it is ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
  Educational Policy
  Psychology
  Public Health
  Educational Psychology
  Intelligence
   

  Agents Like Snowden Prone to Irrational Decision Making, Study Finds

  July 9, 2013 — U.S. intelligence agents -- like the embattled Edward Snowden -- are more prone to irrational inconsistencies in decision making when compared to college students and post-college adults, according ... > full story
• Consumer Behavior
  Government Regulation
  Economics
  Funding Policy
  Privacy Issues
  Educational Policy
   

  People Gambling Less During the Economic Crisis

  July 8, 2013 — It is often said that more gambling (including playing the lottery) takes place during economic crises, but a new study indicates that the opposite is true: in the last year, people have decreased ... > full story
• Video Games
  Mathematical Modeling
  Markets and Finance
  Math Puzzles
  Psychology
  Economics
   

  Psychology Influences Markets

  July 1, 2013 — When it comes to economics versus psychology, score one for psychology. Economists argue that markets usually reflect rational behavior -- with the dominant players in a market, such as hedge-fund ... > full story
• Memory
  Mental Health Research
  Mental Health
  Dementia
  Elder Care
  Menopause
   

  Aging Stereotypes Can Hurt Older Adults' Memory

  July 1, 2013 — Simply reminding older adults about stereotypes of aging and forgetfulness exacerbates real memory problems, reveals important new research from the USC Davis School of Gerontology. But the study ... > full story

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