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Greed, Not Generosity, More Likely to Be 'Paid Forward'
December 17, 2012 — Paying it forward -- a popular expression for extending generosity to others after someone has been generous to you -- is a heartwarming concept, but it is less common than repaying greed with greed, ... > full story -
We Are Basically Honest – Except When We Are at Work, Study Suggests
December 14, 2012 — A new study has revealed we are more honest than you might think. The research suggests that it pains us to tell lies, particularly when we are in our own homes. It appears that being honest is ... > full story -
Data on Financial Crime Is Not Credible, UK Research Finds
December 13, 2012 — The UK Government and police efforts to tackle financial crime -- from business fraud to tax evasion -- are hampered by a lack of accurate data about the nature and extent of offending, according to ... > full story -
Top Officials Meet at U.S. Office of Naval Research as Arctic Changes Quicken
December 13, 2012 — The U.S. Navy's chief of naval research, Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, met this week with leaders from U.S. and Canadian government agencies to address research efforts in the Arctic, in response to ... > full story -
Insurance Industry Paying Increasing Attention to Climate Change
December 13, 2012 — The insurance industry, the world's largest business with $4.6 trillion in revenues, is making larger efforts to manage climate change-related risks, according to a new ... > full story -
Too Big or Just Right? Optimal Circle of Friends Depends on Socioeconomic Conditions
December 12, 2012 — Some people like to have a few close friends, while others prefer a wider social circle that is perhaps less deep. These preferences reflect people's personalities and individual circumstances -- but ... > full story -
Economists Calculate True Value of 'Who' You Know, Rather Than 'What' in US Politics
December 12, 2012 — Economists have calculated the true value of US political lobbyists, proving the old adage ‘it is not what you know, but who you ... > full story -
International Trade in Live Corals Could Help Preserve Wild Corals and Coral Reefs Ecosystems, Study Suggests
December 11, 2012 — Researchers have published findings about a unique trade and its long-term ... > full story -
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Wind and Solar Power Paired With Storage Could Power Grid 99.9 Percent of the Time
December 10, 2012 — Renewable energy could fully power a large electric grid 99.9 percent of the time by 2030 at costs comparable to today's electricity expenses, according to new research. A well-designed combination ... > full story -
Breakthrough Medical Research Relies Heavily on NIH Funding
December 10, 2012 — A new survey, representing responses from 1,040 abstract presenters at a recent conference from the US and abroad, demonstrates how critical NIH funding has been to the success of science and ... > full story
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