Privacy: Does face recognition cross the line?
IOWA STATE (US) — Facial recognition technology could help businesses customize services but are customers ready for it? Continue…
Thursday, May 9, 2013 14:29 - 4 Comments
Society & Culture - Apr 17, 2013 4:27 - 0 Comments
High hopes can lead to voter letdown
IOWA STATE (US) — Leading up to an election, supporters who maintain a high level of optimism are more likely to vote—but are also more disappointed if the results don’t go their way. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 29, 2013 11:05 - 0 Comments
Parent violence leads to teen dating abuse
IOWA STATE (US) — Psychological violence from a parent has a greater impact on the child’s teenage relationships than witnessing violence between two adults in the home, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 27, 2013 11:56 - 4 Comments
Violent games strongly linked to youth crime
IOWA STATE (US) — A new study suggests there’s a strong connection between violent video games and aggressive behavior in kids. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 19, 2013 13:49 - 1 Comment
Preschoolers get lessons in ‘mean’ from kids TV
IOWA STATE / U. BUFFALO (US) — Kids may be picking up more than good lessons from children’s television programming, new research suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 13, 2013 12:03 - 0 Comments
Envy added to narcissism is a volatile mix
IOWA STATE (US) — Not all narcissists boast an “I’m better than you” swagger. Some harbor feelings of vulnerability that can make them more prone to unexpected bursts of aggression. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 5, 2013 12:02 - 0 Comments
Around the world, kids choose jobs vs. school
IOWA STATE (US) — When making a choice between school and a job, students in countries with high fertility and mortality rates are more likely to drop out. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 30, 2013 11:58 - 2 Comments
Teen’s criminal career can start by age 5
IOWA STATE (US) — By the time a juvenile is arrested, or referred to the juvenile court system, chances are he or she has already displayed a pattern of antisocial behavior. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 16, 2013 18:05 - 9 Comments
Food stamps mean fewer hungry kids
IOWA STATE (US) — The food stamp program in the US reduces food insecurity among high-risk children by at least 20 percent and poor general health by at least 35 percent, new research shows. (more…)
