Some grey seal mums adopt risky tactics when it comes to the future of their young, a strategy that can give their pup a real advantage, according to scientists.
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Researchers from Scotland suggest that stereotypes form and evolve over time through social transmission of information, similar to the way in which languages evolve.
University of Alberta led research shows an elk's personality type is a big factor in whether or not it survives the hunting season.
Plants & Animals
Sep 4, 2012
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Researchers have shed light on the distinct, complex personalities displayed by stickleback fish.
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2012
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Consumers who trust their feelings are more likely to make choices based on what "feels right" even when feelings are irrelevant to their decision, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- For as long as people have coexisted with other animals, they have debated amongst themselves whether some animals have some of the same personality traits as humans or if it’s just anthropomorphism at ...
(HealthDay) -- A study that followed recently unemployed people for five months -- or until they landed a new job -- found that staying positive and being persistent helped people find work sooner.
Social Sciences
May 4, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Employers commonly examine an applicant's resume, cover letter, references and personality to evaluate how well the potential new employee may perform. Now, the applicant's Facebook profile may play a key role ...
Economics & Business
Apr 27, 2012
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Research on the relationship between teacher characteristics and teacher effectiveness has been underway for over a century, yet little progress has been made in linking teacher quality with factors observable at the time ...
Social Sciences
Feb 22, 2012
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New research suggests that hitch-hiking, once believed to be the exclusive domain of beat poets and wanderers, is in fact an activity that daring members of the animal kingdom engage in. And it may lead to a serious ecological ...
Ecology
Oct 20, 2011
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