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Remember that time? New study demystifies consumer memory

If a vacation starts out bad and gets better, you'll have a more positive memory than if it starts out good and gets worse—if you're asked about it right afterward, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

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Lifebrowser: Data mining gets (really) personal at Microsoft

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft Research is doing research on software that could bring you your own personal data mining center with a touch of Proust for returns. In a recent video, Microsoft scientist Eric Horvitz ...

Technology / Software

created Mar 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

John Glenn to mark 50 years since orbit of Earth

(AP) -- John Glenn plans to mark the 50th anniversary of his historic spaceflight with a series of events Monday at Ohio State University, including a celebratory dinner and a chat with the International ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers examine influence of Super Bowl ads

(PhysOrg.com) -- Last year, Volkswagen's Super Bowl ad featuring a kid dressed as Darth Vader went viral online, helping the company earn an estimated $100 million in free publicity. This year, the automaker ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Berkeley Lab seeks to help US assert scientific leadership in critical materials

A few short decades ago, few could have imagined that the world would be seriously concerned over something called dysprosium. Also known as number 66 on the periodic table, dysprosium was once just another element for chemistry ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

NASA to send shuttles to Fla., Calif., suburban DC (Update 2)

On a memorable day in space history, NASA began its goodbyes to the shuttle program Tuesday, announcing the aged spacecraft will retire to museums in Cape Canaveral, Los Angeles and suburban Washington and ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Winners of 18th annual Great Moonbuggy race announced

NASA has announced the winners of the 18th annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race -- and it's Puerto Rico's year.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Perinatal safety initiative reduces adverse obstetrical outcomes

Having a child is a life event that is equal parts magic and fear. Will the baby be healthy? Will labor and delivery pose challenges? Are there ways to reduce the risk for adverse events? Hospital obstetrical units face these ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

World's YouTube clips wow Berlin film festival

On a single day last year, ordinary people from 192 countries made a short movie and uploaded it to YouTube. The result: a touching global "day in the life" that has wowed the Berlin film festival.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Super bowl XLV ads -- don't expect much

John Antil teaches marketing at the University of Delaware. He has devoted more than 20 years to researching Super Bowl advertising. He is currently completing a research project interviewing more than 50 ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Red Moon: Lunar eclipse makes memorable solstice (Update 3)

Skygazers with a clear view in North America and Europe were greeted with a celestial treat early Tuesday, as a unique total lunar eclipse turned the Moon pink, coppery or even a blood red.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Dec 21, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 2


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