Society & Culture
Society & Culture - Apr 16, 2013 15:03 - 3 Comments
Testosterone pumps up threats for tough guys
STANFORD (US) — The higher a man’s testosterone level, the more macho he’s likely to act when his masculinity is threatened, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 15, 2013 16:08 - 8 Comments
Moms with elite education opting out of careers
VANDERBILT (US) — Female graduates from top-ranked universities who become mothers are working less despite the promise of higher wages, new research finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 15, 2013 6:03 - 1 Comment
Video games prep miners for danger
U. ARIZONA (US) — Scientists are developing interactive computer games to better train miners to avoid fatal accidents and potential emergencies while on the job. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 12, 2013 9:26 - 0 Comments
If climate heats up, will Boston Marathon slow down?
BOSTON U. (US) — Future winning times in the Boston Marathon may slow as the climate continues to warm, experts say. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 11, 2013 14:16 - 0 Comments
Selfishness can spread to the socially minded
U. MISSOURI (US) — Individuals don’t want to be “suckered” into giving if others in the group get away without helping, new research suggests. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 11, 2013 11:16 - 0 Comments
Gender gap in the ‘Women’s Olympics’
USC (US) / U. TORONTO (CAN) — The 2012 Olympic Games in London was the first time all participating nations allowed women to compete, but there were still 1,233 more male athletes and 30 more medal events exclusively for men. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 9, 2013 14:06 - 5 Comments
Study: Give animals credit for shaping society
U. OREGON (US) — Animals don’t get their due for their role in sculpting human societies throughout history, argue sociologists. (more…)
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…)
Society & Culture - Apr 9, 2013 12:08 - 2 Comments
Kids ‘get’ grammar as young as age 2
U. PENNSYLVANIA (US) — When they first learn to speak, children as young as 2 are doing more than just imitating adults—they actually understand basic grammar rules, new research suggests. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 9, 2013 11:31 - 0 Comments
Adding customs officers could boost GDP
USC (US) — A new customs and border protections officer at each of 33 selected land and airport locations could add $61.8 million to the US economy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 8, 2013 16:11 - 3 Comments
Got public speaking jitters? Experts say embrace the fear
U. ROCHESTER (US) — A surprisingly effective way of handling stage fright is to view shaky hands, pounding heart, and sweaty palms as a good thing. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 8, 2013 16:07 - 0 Comments
Kids with autism mimic ‘more efficiently’
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK) — Children typically copy adult behavior as a social phenomenon, not to learn new skills, though this differs among those with autism. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 8, 2013 13:17 - 0 Comments
Welcome to the USA: Do religious groups play unique role?
RICE (US) — Despite different motivations, religious and nonreligious organizations may have a similar effect on the ability of immigrants to acclimate to life in the US, new research suggests. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 8, 2013 12:54 - 1 Comment
Gambling was a good bet in early baseball
TEXAS A&M (US) — Players, fans, and even umpires gambled on every aspect of early baseball games, and that’s how players made money, according to a new history of the sport. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 4, 2013 13:48 - 2 Comments
Bullying victims don’t have many enemies
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Bullied kids are not universally disliked by their peers, but they are strongly disliked by those who harass them, say researchers. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 4, 2013 12:21 - 0 Comments
Patient people mull over future rewards
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — Brain imaging suggests impulsive people don’t think about the reward they’ll get for waiting, whereas patient people seem to enjoy it. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 2, 2013 15:40 - 1 Comment
Surveillance: We don’t like it, but why?
WASHINGTON U. – ST. LOUIS (US) — United States law needs to establish four key principals to avoid the dangers of surveillance, according to a privacy law expert. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 2, 2013 14:11 - 0 Comments
Words let software date Medieval writing
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Based on the appearance of popular words or phrases, new software can tell when medieval British documents were written. (more…)
