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Tracking the digital traces of social networks

Why do we create and maintain social networks? Most people can immediately think of a few natural reasons -- we get something from the interaction, or the person is nearby and is close to us in proximity, age or gender.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

You can look -- but don't touch

Consumers are often told that if they break an item, they buy it. But a new study suggests that if they just touch an item for more than a few seconds, they may also end up buying it.

Other Sciences / Other

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Third-hand smoke: Another reason to quit smoking

Need another reason to add "Quit Smoking" to your New Year's resolutions list? How about the fact that even if you choose to smoke outside of your home or only smoke in your home when your children are not there - thinking ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 29, 2008 | popularity 2.9 / 5 (14) | comments 17