Researchers from ETH Zurich and the University of Bern are studying lakes in Switzerland to learn about tsunamis and their hazard, what triggers them, and how often they have occurred in the past.
Earth Sciences
Sep 14, 2018
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Religious people tend to be more charitable than their nonreligious counterparts, but they'll think twice about opening their wallets if it prolongs their next big purchase, according to new research from Baylor University's ...
Economics & Business
Aug 22, 2018
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Facebook said on Tuesday it will block foreign adverts aimed at Ireland's referendum on abortion later this month.
Internet
May 8, 2018
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is getting a $140 million donation from a former student.
Other
Jun 7, 2017
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A new study by researchers at the University of Nottingham's Vet School has revealed fascinating insights into the motivations of pet owners who volunteer their dog as a blood donor.
Other
Feb 13, 2017
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A forthcoming study in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science, based on the psychology of sympathy, shows that small changes in the wording of a fundraising letter can increase donations by over 300 percent.
Economics & Business
Nov 7, 2016
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Whether the call to action is to support an important cause, save a life, or offer monetary support, new research shows it's the personal connection of giving that makes the giver feel more generous. This giving of oneself, ...
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2016
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Research by University at Albany economics professor Baris Yörük may provide additional motivation for those resolving to become more charitable in 2016.
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2016
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US dating app Tinder is teaming up with Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to raise awareness among the young about organ donation, it said Monday.
Internet
Dec 14, 2015
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Selling one's body to provide another person with sexual pleasure and selling organs to restore another person's health are generally prohibited in North America on moral grounds, but two new University of Toronto Mississauga ...
Social Sciences
Jun 1, 2015
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