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Social Sciences Aug 27, 2009

People seek balanced political information to defend their positions

(PhysOrg.com) -- When they know they will be engaged in a debate and have to defend their positions, anxious citizens seek out a balance of viewpoints about candidates, a new University of Michigan study shows.

Business Jun 22, 2009

Business 101: Must Apple discuss CEO Jobs' health?

(AP) -- This week, Apple Inc. wasn't shy about touting the sales of its latest mobile device. But the company didn't say anything confirming reports from over the weekend that co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs had a liver transplant ...

Feb 15, 2009

Scholars contend Darwin based his theories on humans, not animals

Charles Darwin is widely thought to have developed his natural selection theory of evolution after noting differences among finches in the Galapagos Islands.

Computer Sciences Oct 29, 2008

'Second China' offers foreign service workers first impression

Diplomats or military envoys making their first trip to China may soon have a chance to visit a Chinese office building, stop in at a traditional teahouse or hop a cab — all before they board a plane.

Other Dec 18, 2007

Study Examines Role of Tattoos in Construction of Personal Identity

Marketing experts know that consumers use products to help construct personal identity. When a person decides to purchase a Hummer rather than a Prius, for instance, that person is also buying a certain lifestyle or attitude. ...

Telecom Sep 27, 2007

On demand FB cell phone replays created

People attending Purdue University home football games this fall might be the first U.S. college fans able to call up instant replays on their cell phones.

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