(PhysOrg.com) -- Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw, scientists in Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT), are the proud parents of a robotic cell phone family that can walk, dance and express ...
Robotics
May 4, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The harder consumers try to track how much their groceries will cost, the worse they do, according to a new study co-authored by Brian Wansink in the March issue of the Journal of Marketing.
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Social problems like bullying and stereotyping involve thoughts, feelings and reactions that resist change. New research shows that when students play active roles in virtual dramas their attitudes and behaviour ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 22, 2009
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Finland is the world's happiest nation for the seventh year running—but what does this really mean—and can governments legislate towards it?
Economics & Business
Jul 30, 2024
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After a long day, a couple cuddles together while watching a favorite show, taking comfort in each other's touch, scent and voices—until one partner makes an insensitive comment. Will the comment be quickly forgotten, or ...
Social Sciences
Feb 20, 2024
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The 10 wolves set loose in Colorado in December 2023 as part of a historic state-led reintroduction are doing well, but the humans charged with orchestrating the multi-year effort addressed concerns this week about a lack ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 14, 2024
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New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York shows how some workplace gossip could reduce the likelihood of employee turnover and, as a result, potentially boost an organization's effectiveness.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2023
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COVID-19 upended lives worldwide, impacting hopes and dreams as well as disrupting goals.
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2023
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From colleagues chatting about their weekends or having intense phone conversations, to email alerts and loud tapping on keyboards, the evidence that open-plan offices take a toll on our well-being continues to mount. There's ...
Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2023
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Who is afraid of the big bad wolf? Turns out, fewer Canadians than you might think. But that was not always the case.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2023
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