‘True believers’ get ahead at work
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — If you want to move up at work, get on board with the goals and values of your company, new research suggests. Continue…
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Society & Culture - Apr 9, 2013 12:26 - 3 Comments
Awards programs at work may backfire
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — Incentives like employee of the month can actually reduce motivation on the job, report researchers. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 26, 2013 12:30 - 0 Comments
Left in fridge, tiny tubes self-assemble
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — By leaving a dish for a different experiment in the refrigerator, scientists accidentally discovered that single molecules spontaneously grow into centimeter-long microtubes. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 3, 2012 16:28 - 3 Comments
Tomb of Maya warrior queen discovered
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of one of the great queens of Classic Maya civilization. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 26, 2012 14:08 - 1 Comment
iPhone 5 adds features, but will you use them?
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — More than 2 million consumers got the new iPhone 5 on Friday—but will they still enjoy their purchase when the novelty wears off? (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 27, 2012 15:05 - 0 Comments
Long term, fewer choices are better
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — When making choices for the here and now, the more the better. But when making decisions for the distant future, an abundance of choice can be too much of a good thing. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 17, 2012 12:19 - 0 Comments
Big threat to women CEOs? Other women
WASHINGTON U.- ST. LOUIS (US) — Women who are high-status executives are often threatened by other women—and may not support them as potential high-prestige peers at work. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 11, 2012 8:49 - 0 Comments
To tally Google ad boost, think long term
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — The effectiveness of Google search advertising is only accounted for by considering goods and services purchased off-line, as well. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2012 15:40 - 2 Comments
Powerful people feel taller than they are
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Power gives people an exaggerated sense of their own height, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 11:26 - 0 Comments
To cut holiday debt, sort interest rates
WASHINGTON U.-ST.LOUIS (US) — What’s the best way to tackle holiday debt? Pay down the loan with the highest interest rate first, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 28, 2011 12:10 - 0 Comments
Consumers too wily for traditional ads?
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Traditional product advertising—full-page magazine ads and 30-second television commercials—may be going the way of the rotary phone. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 18, 2011 9:13 - 0 Comments
Why pet owners love Purina’s ‘dog-noise’ ad
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — A dog food commercial for Nestlé Purina’s Beneful brand features high-frequency noises intended for dogs’ ears only, but one marketing expert says the ad speaks to pet owners, too. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 12, 2011 10:47 - 3 Comments
Oxygen in eyes may raise glaucoma risk
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Higher oxygen levels in the eyes may explain why African Americans have a higher risk of glaucoma than Caucasians. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 15, 2011 15:13 - 3 Comments
Child care costs risk family finances
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Child care poses the greatest threat to a family’s financial security, according to a new study, that finds rent, utilities, and transportation are also high on the list. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 13, 2011 10:44 - 2 Comments
Home field scores in office debates
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Negotiating on home turf has a distinct advantage, but confidence on the part of the visiting team goes a long way in leveling the playing field. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 21, 2011 11:54 - 0 Comments
Guide star brings deep tissue to light
WASHINGTON U-ST. LOUIS (US) — An ultrasound beam that works like a guide star for biomedical imaging is expected to bring game-changing improvements in light therapy. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 11, 2011 13:05 - 1 Comment
Teen moms beat obesity with breakfast
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Teen mothers who eat breakfast have healthier weights and snacking habits that may influence healthy eating habits among their children. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 2, 2011 15:19 - 1 Comment
Orangutan DNA reveals deep family ties
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — The genome of the orangutan has remained remarkably stable through the ages, allowing it to stay healthy and adapt to changes in the environment. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 11, 2011 15:55 - 1 Comment
Fertility gave early humans an edge
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Increased fertility and/or reduced immature mortality—not longevity—is what gave early modern humans a demographic advantage over Neandertals. (more…)
