JCU team's winning basketball formula
James Cook University scientists have come up with a winning formula for basketball teams looking to take home Olympic gold.
Mathematics
Sep 29, 2017
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Voodoo rituals—from spectacle to trauma alleviation
Voodoo rituals are more than mere show. As Yvonne Schaffler was able to demonstrate with the support of the Austrian Science Fund FWF, such rituals fulfill important social and therapeutic functions. As a cultural and social ...
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2017
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Designing better ways to let go of digital memories than 'delete'
Researchers are looking at better ways of helping grieving people let go of emotionally-charged digital content after the death of loved ones or the break-up of relationships.
Internet
Aug 25, 2016
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What happens to a couple's digital life after break up?
During a romantic relationship, a couple is likely to create, accumulate and share many digital possessions such as videos, photos, chat histories, and shared accounts like Netflix. These digital possessions can cue precious ...
Social Sciences
Feb 24, 2016
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Improved gun buyer background checks would impede some mass shootings, expert says
Stricter gun laws, especially background checks for buyers who are mentally ill or have engaged in criminal misconduct, could help reduce the frequency of mass shooting tragedies, a Stanford law professor says.
Social Sciences
Jan 4, 2016
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New study finds losing family more important than money when it comes to problem gambling messages
Advertising messages outlining social consequences of problem gambling tend to be more effective than those that show the loss of material possessions or money, says a new report from the University of Melbourne.
Social Sciences
Oct 22, 2015
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Does entering the lottery affect consumers' self-control?
A simple action like buying a lottery ticket can trigger materialistic thoughts, which cause consumers to lose self-control, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2013
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Why shopaholics overspend? Poor credit management, buying to boost mood, study says
Why do shopping addicts keep spending even in the face of harmful financial, emotional and social consequences? A new study suggests poor credit management and a belief that new purchases will create a happier life fuel compulsive ...
Economics & Business
Aug 1, 2013
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Materialism and loneliness: Is there really a vicious cycle?
Despite being much-maligned, materialism is not always bad for consumers.
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2013
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Directed police patrols reduce gun crime
Gun possession arrests made by a concentrated, proactive patrol unit in the Houston Police Department were linked to significant reductions in subsequent crimes involving firearms, a study by Sam Houston State University ...
Social Sciences
Jun 25, 2013
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