Access to routine information about you—like where you grew up and your relationship status—can help others manipulate you, according to a recent study by a University at Buffalo research team.
Security
Mar 13, 2015
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(Phys.org) —Loneliness and a lack of self-worth could result from a lack of 'likes' on Facebook, according to researchers from The University of Queensland.
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2014
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Valentine's Day has come and gone. But those images of romance are still everywhere : a happy couple holding hands in an eharmony ad, two lovebirds sharing a tender kiss in a Nikon camera commercial.
Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2014
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The first evidence of widespread 'modern slavery' in England for refugees and asylum seekers is revealed in a study published today.
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2013
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New research, published today in the journal PNAS, shows that surprisingly accurate estimates of Facebook users' race, age, IQ, sexuality, personality, substance use and political views can be inferred from automated analysis ...
Computer Sciences
Mar 11, 2013
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Intimate partner violence is two times more likely to occur in two income households, compared to those where only one partner works, a recent study at Sam Houston State University found.
Social Sciences
Nov 29, 2012
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A new website makes exploring the evolutionary tree of life as easy as using an online mapping service.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2012
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Pupils at risk, such as pupils with a low socioeconomic status and children with learning difficulties, benefit more than other children from a good relationship with their teacher. Teachers, however, often appear to be less ...
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2012
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India's urban youth are suffering social-media "fatigue," prompting a number to delete their Facebook and other accounts, according to a new study.
Internet
Jan 24, 2012
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Researchers at the Institute for Social and Economic Research asked both individuals in the couple to rate their happiness on a seven point scale; from the lowest score of 'extremely unhappy' to the middle point of 'happy', ...
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2011
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