From the International Communication Association press release via EurekAlert!: The CDC reports that 77% of males wash their hands when leaving the restroom. Recent research, published in the journal Human Communication Research, found that this…
From the New York University press release via Newswise: We rely on our visual system more heavily than previously thought in determining the causality of events. A team of researchers has shown that, in making…
From the American Psychological Association press release via EurekAlert!: When it comes to losing weight, a popular New Year’s resolution for many, people often focus on eating less and exercising more. But results of a…
From the Murdoch University press release via MedicalXpress: If you want your daughter to feel better about her body, a Murdoch University researcher says to shift the focus from appearance to function. Dr Bree Abbott…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Students everywhere, put down those highlighters and pick up some flashcards! Some of the most popular study strategies — such as highlighting and even rereading — don’t…
From the Science Network WA press release by Narelle Towie via MedicalXpress: Compulsive hoarders struggle to throw out their many possessions because their brains lack flexibility, new research suggests. To most people, the idea of…
From the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health press release via EurekAlert!: Cutting in and weaving, speeding, and hostile displays are among the top online complaints posted by drivers, according to a new study by…
From the Columbia Business School press release via EurekAlert!: Users of Facebook and other social networks should beware of allowing their self-esteem—boosted by “likes” or positive comments from close friends—to influence their behavior: It could…
From the Pennsylvania State University press release via EurekAlert!: Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to Penn State…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: In the face of hard times, which strategy gives us the best shot at survival: saving for the future or spending resources on immediate gains? The answer…