Laws could protect gay job applicants
RICE (US) — Laws against discrimination can have a significant positive impact on how gays and lesbians are treated in employment situations, according to new research. Continue…
Monday, April 8, 2013 10:55 - 3 Comments
Health & Medicine - Mar 1, 2013 13:05 - 3 Comments
Health gap for unmarried same-sex couples?
RICE (US) — Married opposite-sex couples have better overall health than same-sex couples living together, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 26, 2012 17:45 - 0 Comments
Mired in scandal? Stick to the facts
RICE (US) — When faced with scandal or wrongdoing, corporations should be factual and informative in their post-crisis messaging, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 13, 2012 7:45 - 0 Comments
Obesity plagues kids in poor neighborhoods
RICE (US) — Children living in neighborhoods where poverty levels are high and education levels are low are more likely to be obese than children in more affluent communities. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 13, 2012 14:45 - 0 Comments
Corporate political gifts go unrewarded
RICE (US) — Corporate political activity doesn’t necessarily improve the bottom line, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 1, 2012 8:50 - 0 Comments
Politics drive a wedge in charitable giving
RICE / PENN STATE (US) — Americans are more likely to donate to a charity that reflects the values of their political affiliation, a series of studies shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 22, 2012 15:48 - 0 Comments
Target the village to feed the child
RICE (US) — To address childhood hunger, government policy should focus on entire neighborhoods rather than individual families, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 16, 2012 16:36 - 1 Comment
Healthier immigrants keep native tongue
RICE (US) — Immigrants who are proficient in both English and their native language are physically and mentally healthier than unilingual immigrants, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 14, 2012 17:25 - 2 Comments
As economy grows, waistlines may follow
RICE / U. COLORADO (US) — Developing nations experiencing economic and social growth might also see growing waistlines among their poorest citizens, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 2, 2012 12:23 - 0 Comments
Caught in scandal, Wall Street plays blame game
RICE / UC IRVINE (US) — Companies under investigation tend to use others’ bad behavior to excuse their own. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 17, 2012 12:45 - 6 Comments
Racism may harm your health
RICE (US) — A new study finds 18 percent of blacks and 4 percent of whites report emotional and/or physical distress due to racial discrimination. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 6, 2011 12:50 - 0 Comments
Some atheists embrace religion for kids
RICE (US) — Despite their personal beliefs, atheist scientists with children often participate in religious traditions for social reasons, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 22, 2011 10:09 - 13 Comments
Open transsexuals more happy at work
RICE / PENN STATE (US) — A new study reveals transsexuals who share their gender identity with coworkers are happier and more productive workers than those who are not open. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 9, 2011 11:10 - 1 Comment
Facial blemishes hurt chance of landing job
RICE (US) — People with birthmarks, scars, and other facial disfigurements are more likely to receive poor ratings in job interviews, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 4, 2011 9:05 - 1 Comment
Online communities encourage risky decisions
RICE (US) — People who participate in online communities are more likely to make risky financial decisions, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 1, 2011 9:14 - 1 Comment
‘Big box’ voting centers improve turnout
RICE (US) — Election Day voting centers are the only system that has had an appreciable effect on voter turnout in the US, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 17, 2011 10:41 - 0 Comments
Music piracy: Restrictions don’t work
RICE / DUKE (US) — Contrary to the traditional views of the music industry, removal of digital rights management (DRM) restrictions can actually decrease piracy, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 22, 2011 14:47 - 13 Comments
US profs: Religion, science not in conflict
RICE (US) — Only 15 percent of scientists at major US research universities see religion and science as always in conflict, a new study finds. (more…)
