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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 -
Consumerism
Consumer Behavior
Retail and Services
Environmental Policies
Educational Policy
Social Issues
The Geometry of Persuasion: How Do Seating Layouts Influence Consumers?
June 18, 2013 — Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new ... > full story -
Free Perks and Upgrades: Could They Actually Embarrass Consumers?
June 18, 2013 — Consumers may not enjoy receiving free perks or upgrades in public, according to a new ... > full story -
Dieting and Weight Control
Consumer Behavior
Perception
Educational Psychology
Tinnitus
Nutrition Research
Why Is It Easier to Lose 2-4 Pounds Rather Than 3 Pounds?
June 18, 2013 — Consumers are more likely to pursue goals when they are ambitious yet flexible, according to a new ... > full story -
Consumer Behavior
Retail and Services
Consumerism
Educational Policy
Educational Psychology
Child Psychology
Smile's Better to Boost Small Businesses, Says New Research
June 14, 2013 — A simple smile and a friendly greeting can make customers feel much more loyal towards small independent companies, according to new ... > full story -
Big Movies and Other Cultural Products Have Evolutionary Roots
June 12, 2013 — Epic battles, whirlwind romances, family feuds, heroic attempts to save the lives of strangers: these are stories guaranteed to grace the silver screen. According to new research, that's not lazy ... > full story -
'Lending Circles' Help Low-Income Communities Join the Financial Mainstream, Study Suggests
June 4, 2013 — An innovative financial lending program is helping low-income individuals, particularly immigrants, build credit and enter the financial mainstream, according to a pair of new ... > full story -
Weekends Are the Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets, Study Finds
May 22, 2013 — Researchers studied a historical archive of airline ticket purchases and found the best deals are on the ... > full story -
Automotive and Transportation
Transportation Issues
Transportation Science
Vehicles
Accident and Trauma
Energy Issues
Passenger Car Drivers Are More Likely to Die in Crashes With SUVs, Regardless of Crash Ratings
May 14, 2013 — Most consumers who are shopping for a new car depend on good crash safety ratings as an indicator of how well the car will perform in a crash. But a new study of crashes involving cars and sport ... > full story -
Environmental Policies
Recycling and Waste
Sustainability
Environmental Issues
Consumerism
Political Science
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
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