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Cool Heads Likely Won't Prevail in a Hotter, Wetter World: Climate Change Will Likely Exacerbate Violence
Researchers report that even
slight spikes in temperature
and precipitation greatly
increase the risk of
personal and civil violence,
... > full story
Researcher Digs Into the Contested Peanut-Allergy Epidemic
The path of the peanut from
a snack staple to the object
of bans at schools, day care
centers and beyond offers
important insights into how ... > full story
Quantifying Cities' Emotional Effects
A new Web tool could help
measure subjective
impressions of urban
environments, which may have
consequences for social
behaviors. ... > full story
Hurricane Season: Predicting in Advance What Could Happen
Scientists have studied how
hurricanes and other
disasters disrupt critical
infrastructure, such as
roads, electricity and water
systems. ... > full story
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Empowering Your Customers? Think Twice About Social Media Campaigns
July 26, 2013 — Companies that empower consumers by involving them in important processes such as product development shouldn't also try to influence them through social media, according to a new ... > full story -
'Weightism' Increases Risk for Becoming, Staying Obese
July 24, 2013 — Weight discrimination may increase risk for obesity rather than motivating individuals to lose weight, according to new ... > full story -
US Physicians Put Patients' Best Interests Above Concerns About Health Care Costs
July 23, 2013 — A new study of attitudes about health care costs reveals that an overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians feel a responsibility to address costs, but prioritize their obligations to patients’ ... > full story -
A Woman's Work Is Never Done?
July 22, 2013 — One of the greatest social changes across Europe in recent decades has been the increase of women in the labor market. However, changes in women’s work patterns have not always been matched by ... > full story -
Ethical Quandary About Vaccinations Sparked by Tension Between Parental Rights and Protecting Public Health
July 8, 2013 — Increased concerns about the perceived risk of vaccination, inconvenience, or religious tenets are leading more U.S. parents to opt-out of vaccinating their children. Parents are increasingly able to ... > full story -
Does Marital Breakdown Have an Effect on Male Offending?
July 8, 2013 — Criminologists have long known that men tend to offend less after they marry. But with almost half of all marriages now ending in divorce, what effect does separation ... > full story -
Ethicists Find UK Ban on Embryo Sex Selection 'Unjustifiable'
July 2, 2013 — As Europe’s leading fertility specialists gather at a conference in London this weekend, a major new publication from leading medical ethicists finds no justification to support the UK’s ... > full story -
Seismic Gap Outside of Istanbul: Is This Where the Expected Marmara Earthquake Will Originate From?
June 18, 2013 — Earthquake researchers have now identified a 30 kilometers long and ten kilometers deep area along the North Anatolian fault zone just south of Istanbul that could be the starting point for a strong ... > 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 -
When Will the Next Megathrust Hit the West Coast of North America?
June 12, 2013 — A new study presents our first glimpse back in geologic time of the recurrence interval of large and megathrust earthquakes impacting the vulnerable BC outer ... > full story
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