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Minority rules: Scientists discover tipping point for the spread of ideas

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have found that when just 10 percent of the population holds an unshakable belief, their belief will always be adopted by the majority of the society. The scientists, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 25, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (35) | comments 49 | with audio podcast

Expert: Webcam spy suspect's computer used in chat

(AP) -- A Rutgers University computer system manager told jurors on Tuesday that it appears the computer of a former student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's intimate encounter with another ...

Technology / Other

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Benefits of taking Fido to work may not be far 'fetched'

Man's best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.

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created Mar 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Marriage is good for physical and mental health

The 'smug marrieds' may have good reason to feel pleased with themselves as experts today confirm that long-term committed relationships are good for mental and physical health and this benefit increases over time.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 27, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Teen's religious commitment springs from relationships, study shows

For the 12,000 teens who participate each year, EFY is a time for game nights, dances, and cheer-offs, and now a study at BYU illustrates the program’s secrets to success.

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created May 20, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4

'Trans-parency' in the workplace

Transsexual individuals who identify themselves as such in the workplace are more likely to have greater satisfaction and commitment to their job than transsexuals who do not, according to a new study from Rice University ...

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created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The usual suspects: Identifying serial offenders and their crimes

Research conducted by psychologists at the University of Leicester and by Northamptonshire Police has found that criminals have their own distinctive 'local haunts' when committing crime.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Bosses exaggerate women's family-work conflict

(PhysOrg.com) -- Decades into the era of two-earner households, the virtues of family-friendly policies are all but universally assumed in the corporate world. But now new research suggests serious potential pitfalls for ...

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created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

'Unfunded liabilities' a financial myth, expert says

A growing chorus of complaints about the U.S. government’s “unfunded” debts may be unsettling, but no cause to become unnerved, a University of Illinois tax expert says.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (9) | comments 0

The end of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon?

A new article in the December 4 issue of Science addresses how the combined efforts of government commitments and market transition could save forest and reduce carbon emissions in Brazil. The Policy Forum brief, entitled "The E ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Engaged employees deliver improved business performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research indicates that in the UK and US as many as 70% of employees may not be engaged at work. Therefore, it is not surprising that employee engagement has become something of a hot topic amongst business ...

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created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The impact of career growth on organizational commitment

Many companies have made wage and professional development cuts part of their recent budget-tightening strategies. But those companies may want to start re-investing in their most valued employees if they want to keep them, ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Dec 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Diversity training benefits can lead to career joy

Managers and executives who find value in diversity training are more committed to their organizations and satisfied with their careers than those who perceive training to be ineffective, suggest researchers from Ryerson ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Dec 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New management training could lead to improved worker health

In an effort to improve worker health, researchers from Michigan State University and Portland State University have created an innovative training program that calls for supervisors to better support their employees' work ...

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created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education

Dr Geoff Hayward from Oxford University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, who led the research points out, a high proportion of those with combined academic and vocational qualifications gained their qualifications ...

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created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0