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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old (Update)

A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is ...

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils
19 hours ago 4.8 / 5 (6) 0

Why is it easier to lose 2-4 pounds rather than 3 pounds?

Consumers are more likely to pursue goals when they are ambitious yet flexible, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
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Gel or whitening? Consumer choice and product organization

Consumers choose lower-priced products and are more satisfied with their purchase when products are organized by benefits instead of features, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
20 hours ago 3 / 5 (2) 0

The geometry of persuasion: How do seating layouts influence consumers?

Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
20 hours ago 5 / 5 (1) 0

Why do appetizers matter more when you're dining out with friends?

First impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
20 hours ago not rated yet 0

Free perks and upgrades: Could they actually embarrass consumers?

Consumers may not enjoy receiving free perks or upgrades in public, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
21 hours ago not rated yet 0

Stone Age technological and cultural innovation accelerated by climate, research says

According to a study by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, the University of Cardiff and the Natural History Museum in London, technological innovation during the Stone Age occurred in fits and starts and was climate-driven. ...

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 18, 2013 5 / 5 (4) 3

Study examines how uncertainty can affect political tolerance

(Phys.org) —It's a safe bet that in the course of perusing the news on a daily basis, you are confronted with political messages that differ from your own beliefs. But how open are you to those viewpoints? Are you in a ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2013 not rated yet 0

Remote US village abuzz over shipwreck search

French and U.S. experts are continuing their search for the 17th-century ship Griffin, which they believe sank in northern Lake Michigan in 1679.

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 17, 2013 5 / 5 (3) 0

Throwing the bum out: When should scandal-hit politicians stage a come back?

As Anthony Weiner enters the New York mayoral race two years after scandal forced him from office, a new study in Social Science Quarterly explores the lingering effect of scandals and asks how long a politician need wait b ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2013 not rated yet 1

Fathers work the hardest, but not as hard as they used to…

Men with a partner and children at home work longer hours than other men in full-time work, but the number of hours they work has been in decline over the last 10 years, according to new research published ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2013 not rated yet 0

Making a case for transparent corporate accounting information

A new study by accounting professor Yaniv Konchitchki finds greater transparency in firms' earnings has a positive effect on the bottom line.

Other Sciences - Economics & Business
Jun 17, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 1

When retailers strike out twice: How to turn customer revenge into reconciliation

Canceled flights, lost luggage, a product confirmed to be "in stock" that turns out to be on back order after you've driven 20 minutes to get it—most everyone has at some time experienced anger and frustration over similar ...

Other Sciences - Economics & Business
Jun 17, 2013 not rated yet 0

Scientists reveal the braincase anatomy of the late Cretaceous tyrannosaurid Alioramus

The late Cretaceous tyrannosaurid Alioramus altai is known from a single specimen whose articulated braincase exhibits a nearly unique combination of preservational quality, subadult stage of growth, and ...

Other Sciences - Archaeology & Fossils
Jun 14, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0

New book reveals political impact of 'Harry Potter' series on millennials

(Phys.org) —To what extent do stories we read and watch for fun have an impact on our political views and thinking? A new book by a political science professor at the University of Vermont, based on a national ...

Other Sciences - Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2013 3.3 / 5 (7) 1
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