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Tourist's Trust Is Based on Social Media and the Web
April 15, 2013 — Does social media and internet based information sources such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Blogs and many more influence our decision on where we travel to and how we share our experiences with ... > full story -
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The Future of Our Energy
April 15, 2013 — When it comes to sustainable energy supplies hydroelectric plants are usually the best solution, according to researchers who have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of fuel ... > full story -
New Device Could Cut Costs on Household Products, Pharmaceuticals
April 12, 2013 — A new procedure that thickens and thins fluid at the micron level could save consumers and manufacturers money, particularly for soap products that depend on certain molecules to effectively deal ... > full story -
Can One Buy the Right to Name a Planet? A Response to Recent Name-Selling Campaigns
April 12, 2013 — In the light of recent events, where the possibility of buying the rights to name exoplanets has been advertised, the wishes to inform the public that such schemes have no bearing on the official ... > full story -
Are Human Genes Patentable?
April 12, 2013 — On April 15, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral argument in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, a case that could answer the question, “Under what ... > full story -
What Happens in the Brain to Make Music Rewarding?
April 11, 2013 — A new study reveals what happens in our brain when we decide to purchase a piece of music when we hear it for the first time. The study pinpoints the specific brain activity that makes new music ... > full story -
Individual Donation Amounts Drop When Givers Are in Groups
April 11, 2013 — An anthropologist recently found that even when multiple individuals can contribute to a common cause, the presence of others reduces an individual's likelihood of ... > full story -
Information Technology Amplifies Irrational Group Behavior
April 11, 2013 — Web tools and social media are our key sources of information when we make decisions as citizens and consumers. But these information technologies can mislead us by magnifying social processes that ... > full story -
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Doctors Not Informed of Harmful Effects of Medicines During Sales Visits
April 10, 2013 — The majority of family doctors receive little or no information about harmful effects of medicines when visited by drug company representatives, according to a new ... > full story -
Selling Concert Tickets? Consider Parking When Setting the Price
April 9, 2013 — Sellers mostly focus on the desirability of a product when setting prices. Buyers, however, focus evenly on the product itself and what’s entailed in using it, according to a new ... > full story
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