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Social Sciences 12 hours ago

Immunizing consumers against bad news can protect brands, says study

Abercrombie & Fitch. Balenciaga. Starbucks. In recent years, these brands and many others have faced extreme public backlash due to insensitive comments from executives, changes to loyalty programs, controversial advertising ...

Political science Apr 29, 2024

It's all in the smile: New research finds politicians can influence voters with facial expressions

New research led by Aston University's Dr. Carl Senior has found that the type of smile used by a political leader can influence voters to support them and their political agenda. The research is published in the journal ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 26, 2024

Genomic analysis of a species of zooplankton questions assumptions about speciation and gene regulation

When two animals look the same, eat the same, behave the same way, and live in similar environments, one might expect that they belong to the same species.

Economics & Business Apr 24, 2024

Political 'color' affects pollution control spending in the US, new study finds

A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) shows how firms in the United States behave differently depending on the political party in charge—even if they do not change policies.

Social Sciences Apr 24, 2024

Scotland's hate crime law: The problem with using public order laws to govern online speech

Scotland's new hate crime law came into force on April 1, sparking immediate controversy over its potential effects on freedom of speech and expression, especially online. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act expands ...

Political science Apr 22, 2024

International balance of power determined by Chinese control over emerging technologies, study shows

The fierce competition between China and the United States of America for control of emerging technologies such as AI and 5G will determine the international balance of power, a new study says.

Social Sciences Apr 18, 2024

Stars vs. numbers: How consumers perceive online rating formats

Mathematically speaking, scoring 3.5 out of 5 is the same as receiving three and a half stars on a five-star scale. But visually speaking, the numbers don't add up.

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

You could help minimize harm in a public attack. Here's what it means to be a 'zero responder'

The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding attacker in a short period of time.

Education Apr 15, 2024

School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk, study shows

Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school ...

Economics & Business Apr 11, 2024

Team develops method to help investors predict firms' decision-making, optimize portfolios, generate greater returns

Top management teams at most businesses are charged with maximizing shareholder wealth, making any actions that impede this goal their sole responsibility.

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