Posts Tagged ‘physical appearance’
Long ‘sexy’ fins don’t thwart swimming
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Looking flashy to attract mates could be a risky strategy, but long, flamboyant fins don’t seem to be a burden for male threadfin rainbowfish, report scientists. Continue…
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Empathy ups brain response to atypical bodies
USC (US) — When we watch people who have different bodies perform tasks, our brains work hard to understand. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 13, 2012 8:54 - 4 Comments
Mainstream ‘cool’ sheds bad-boy image
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Rebellious and aloof daredevils may be disappointed to find out they are no longer cool, according to researchers, who say coolness has evolved from its bad-boy origins. (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 - Aug 22, 2011 11:02 - 5 Comments
Pretty is profitable: $250,000 on average
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — The best looking people earn an extra $250,000, on average, during their careers than the least attractive people and are more likely to remain employed, get promoted, and even secure loans. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 1, 2011 13:38 - 2 Comments
Life’s good when you’re good-looking
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Beautiful people are generally happier than their unattractive counterparts. Economists say it’s largely because they get better jobs and marry successful people. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 8, 2011 16:15 - 1 Comment
Women post more photos on Facebook
U. BUFFALO (US) — Women who use image and appearance as a basis for self-worth tend to post more photos of themselves online on social media sites like Facebook. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 18, 2010 10:27 - 0 Comments
Tan addicts worry about wrinkles, not cancer
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Young women in a recent study were more likely to cut back on indoor tanning based on concerns about getting leathery, wrinkled skin, rather than worries about skin cancer. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 14, 2010 17:15 - 0 Comments
Virtual appearance matters to men
INDIANA U. (US)—In a recent study, men’s decisions were strongly affected by certain appearance aspects of computer-generated women, such as jerky movements, while women’s decisions were not. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 26, 2010 11:40 - 5 Comments
Higher pay for CEOs who look the part
DUKE (US)—By staging a corporate beauty contest, researchers have found that CEOs who appear competent earn more money than less competent-looking CEOs, even though appearance is not associated with measurable differences in company profitability. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 6, 2009 18:17 - 4 Comments
First impressions sometimes say it all
TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—When it comes to communicating personality through appearance, first impressions do matter, according to new psychology research. Despite the crucial role of physical appearance in creating first impressions, until now little research has examined the accuracy of personality impressions based on appearance alone. (more…)
