From the University of Zurich press release: Nudging, the concept of influencing people’s behavior without imposing rules, bans or coercion, is an idea that government officials and marketing specialists alike are keen to harness, and…
From the University of South Florida (USF Innovation) press release: Just a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re…
From the University of Chichester press release: According to figures from NHS England, some 1.4 million people were referred for NHS mental health therapy during 2017. This does not take into account people who accessed…
From the Michigan State University press release: Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research from Michigan State University…
From the Johns Hopkins University press release: Picture yourself at a Las Vegas poker table, holding a bad hand — one with a very low chance of winning. Even so, the sight of the large…
From the University of Birmingham press release: When we remember a past event, the human brain reconstructs that experience in reverse order, according to a new study at the University of Birmingham. Understanding more precisely…
From the University of Göttingen press release: Many objects and people in everyday life have an emotional meaning. A pair of wool socks, for example, has an emotional value if it was the last thing…
From the Bielefeld University press release: In science, the “Mona Lisa Effect” refers to the impression that the eyes of the person portrayed in an image seem to follow the viewer as they move in…
From the University of Guelph press release: Giving your child extra time on the iPad for good behaviour may not be the best idea according to a new University of Guelph study. Researchers found children,…
From the Duke University press release: Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what other foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf,…