Mid-summer corn on the cob is everywhere, but where did it all come from and how did it get to be the big, sweet, yellow
Category: Antropology
Studies help understand why some people are so sure they’re right
Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their beliefs, even when experts disagree and evidence contradicts them. New research from Case Western Reserve University may help explain
Opioids and obesity, not ‘despair deaths,’ raising mortality rates for white Americans
Drug-related deaths among middle-aged white men increased more than 25-fold between 1980 and 2014, with the bulk of that spike occurring since the mid-1990s when
A changing society — 100 is the new 80
When it comes to aging successfully and remaining in good health, are centenarians the perfect role models? Or is extreme age inextricably linked with increasing
Working at ‘breastaurants’ damaging to women’s mental health
Women who work in restaurants that require their bodies to be on display through revealing uniforms may experience higher levels of anxiety and disordered eating,
Selfies: We love how we look and we’re here to show you
When it comes to selfies, appearance is (almost) everything. To better understand the photographic phenomenon and how people form their identities online, Georgia Institute of
Scientists find clever way to help you de-clutter your home
COLUMBUS, Ohio – If your attic is full of stuff you no longer use but can’t bear to give away, a new study may offer
Savvy sports audiences care about team sponsorship deals
EUGENE, Ore. — June 5, 2017 — Companies and sports team owners should never underestimate the communication impact of the sponsorship deals they make. Consumers
Study examines role of business angels during periods of austerity
Government support for ‘business angels’ is essential even in times of austerity, according to research involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of
Study: Consumers see much greater risk than reward in online ads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Personalized ads now follow us around the web, their content drawn from tracking our online activity. The ad industry has suggested we’re