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‘Sixth sense’ protects drivers except when texting

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From the University of Houston media release: While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old distractions of being absent minded or upset while driving.… 

Girls lead boys in academic achievement globally

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From the University of Missouri-Columbia media release: Considerable attention has been paid to how boys’ educational achievements in science and math compare to girls’ accomplishments in those areas, often leading to the assumption that boys outperform… 

Computers can tell if you’re bored, shows new study

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From the University of Sussex media release: Computers are able to read a person’s body language to tell whether they are bored or interested in what they see on the screen, according to a new study… 

Say No to interruptions, Yes to better work

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From the The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society media release: Modern office workers are expected to multitask regularly, often juggling multiple projects and priorities over the course of a day. Studies have shown that the… 

How social media invades the workplace

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From the University of Bergen media release: Every day, more than one billion people worldwide use social media. This habit has also invaded the workplace, as some research reports that four out of five employees… 

Study suggests hands-free talking and texting are unsafe

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From the University of Utah press release via EurekAlert!: Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, says a new University of… 

Study examines how the brain reacts to forbidden fruit

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From the UBC press release via MedicalXpress: A new study from the University of British Columbia helps explain how people become obsessed with forbidden pleasures. The study, which will appear in an upcoming edition of…