Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
May 14, 2013
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Why do brands such as Manchester United and Apple capture hearts and minds? When consumers feel a strong emotional attachment to a brand, there is seemingly nothing we would not do–from paying more for it to defending it ...
Social Sciences
May 9, 2013
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People have always yearned to see into the future, to peek around the corner and make sense of what's going on, according to author and mathematician David Orrell. But predicting the future is difficult. And what's more, ...
Mathematics
Apr 26, 2013
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For many people, suburbs have a bad reputation: too bland, too boring. Alexander D'Hooghe would like to change that perception.
Other
Mar 29, 2013
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A new smartphone app from researchers at Queen Mary, University of London will lend a helping a hand to all aspiring DJs and musicians by letting anyone create their own musical mash-ups with the aid of some talented artificial ...
Software
Mar 29, 2013
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The prestigious Red Dot Design Award has been awarded to Viennese jeweller Thomas Hauser, who uses special materials developed at TU Vienna in his pieces.
Other
Mar 21, 2013
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When it comes to judging art, beauty may not just be in the eye of the beholder, according to a study from the University of Leeds.
Social Sciences
Mar 4, 2013
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Researchers at Umeå University conclude that public opposition to dam removal is not based on knowledge deficiency, as is sometimes argued in dam removal science. It is instead a case of different understandings and valuation ...
Environment
Feb 22, 2013
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LG Electronics today demonstrated a revolutionary OLED TV curved model, the EA9800, shown for the first time here today at the 2013 International CES. Featuring proprietary WRGB technology, the incredibly thin display features ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2013
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Creativity is essential part for both art and scientific investigation. Two Tel Aviv University researchers recently embraced this truth to give birth to a new artwork based on their genetics research—and now it's won a ...
Other
Dec 5, 2012
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