From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Certain purchases are better than others at sparking people’s in-the-moment happiness, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas…
From the Penn State press release: Role models are important for aspiring scientists, but new research suggests that scientists who are known for their hard work — like Thomas Edison — are more motivating than…
From the Flinders University press release: Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects of this significant psychological problem and social issue remains…
From the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) press release: Sustainable materials, ecofriendly, and produced under good work conditions — convincing arguments for most of us. But how do consumers weigh compliance or non-compliance with such…
From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas press release: Flashing crosswalk lights are no match for flashy cars, according to a new UNLV study which found that drivers of expensive cars are least likely to…
From the Tohoku University press release: Walking is one of our most natural, daily actions. Now, a new study led by a Tohoku University researcher suggests that walkers use step synchronization as a form of…
From the University of Cologne press release: An international team of scientists has found out that being treated disrespectfully can lead people to develop cynical beliefs about human nature. Cynical beliefs about human nature, in…
From the University of Texas at San Antonio press release: The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body. However, the strength and severity…
From the Ohio State University press release: A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her partner, research suggests. A new study found that…
From the Binghamton University press release: Older children respond more strongly to rewarding experiences and less strongly to negative experiences later in the day, which may lead to poor decision-making at night, according to research…