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Investors Who 'Gamble' In The Stock Market Have Same Characteristics As Lottery Players
The socioeconomic characteristics of people who play state lotteries are similar to investors who pick stocks with a lottery quality -- high risk with a small potential for high return,...
Recipes for Health: Couscous With Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
A North African version of a dish that reminds most of us of the American South.
Microsoft cuts temp worker rates 10 pct
(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is slashing overtime, hours and pay for U.S. temporary workers as part of an overall push to curb expenses during the recession.
Glaxo patent rethink sparks debate
GlaxoSmithKline's change in neglected disease policy — offering patents, research facilities and low drug prices — has not pleased everyone.
Anger Management: The Key To Staying Heart Healthy?
New research finds that anger-induced electrical changes in the heart can predict future arrhythmias in patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
Beauty is in the sex of the beholder, study finds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The brains of men and women respond differently to beautiful objects such as paintings, researchers reported on Monday.
Don't Touch That Dial! Watching Commercials Leads To Greater Enjoyment Of TV Programs
We all complain about commercials, and many people invest in technology to eliminate them. But a surprising new study shows that, contrary to popular belief, commercials improve television viewing in...
The honeymoon's over: Consumers overestimate enjoyment of products
That fancy iPod or car with a sunroof might seem appealing when you're about to buy it, but chances are the enjoyment will be short-lived. According to a new study...
Saint Joseph's University Sponsors Conference on Asia's Eco Plight
"Asia and the Environment," a two-day interdisciplinary conference, will bring experts in the environmental challenges facing Asia's rising powers - India and China - to Philadelphia, March 20-21, 2009. Sponsored...
Arizona State University to Receive DOD Minerva Award
Arizona State University is one of seven U.S. universities to receive a Minerva award for a research project titled "Finding Allies for the War of Words: Mapping the Diffusion and...
George Washington University's Federal Highway Administration Grant for National Crash Analysis Center Renewed
Developing improvements to highway and vehicle safety will be the top priority of The George Washington University's National Crash Analysis Center during the next five years. A grant for more...
Online readers' comments raise prickly issues for publications
News websites and newspapers with online editions are grappling with how to handle a growing wave of controversial commentary from readers, according to panellists on CBC cultural affairs show Q.
Many Plans to Curtail Use of Plastic Bags, but Not Much Action
Some officials fear a public backlash if they were to raise fees on plastic shopping bags in an economic downturn. Others say governments need the revenue more than ever.
Findings: Politics in the Guise of Pure Science
Why, since President Obama promised to “restore science to its rightful place” in Washington, do some things feel not quite right?
New Version of Malicious Computer Program Is Released
A new version of a malicious software program known as Conficker B++ was spotted by security researchers last week.
Before Big Dinner, the First Lady Gives a Kitchen Tour
Before the president hosts his first official dinner, Michelle Obama invited reporters and students from a Maryland cooking school to tour the White House kitchen.
Observatory: Simpler, Cheaper Test for Illegal Steroids in European Cattle
Researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of a much simpler and cheaper approach to steroid testing in cattle.
Prestigious European Research Council advanced grant award in chemistry
A major new grant of EUR2.5M will support ground-breaking research in energy and sustainability at The University of Nottingham...
Georgia Tech Joins Industry Alliance to Help Build the Mobile Internet
The Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) at Georgia Tech is allying with several major corporations and an international standards group to promote a new worldwide cognitive radio (CR) standard that...
Beware the left-digit effect: Price gimmicks may affect choice
When shopping, we often find ourselves choosing between lower- and higher-cost items. But most people make a choice based on the first digit they see, according to a new study...
Learning from our mistakes: Consumers won't be deceived twice
Sometimes a high price tag, a label, or an ingredient can lead us to believe that we're purchasing a high-quality item. But what happens if the attribute that attracted us...
iPhone users tire quickly of new apps: study
More than 500 million applications for the Apple iPhone have been downloaded from the California company's online App Store, but a new study indicates that users quickly lose interest in...
AGI reports on the state of geoscience employment
Alexandria, VA ? The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program has released the third chapter, entitled Geoscience Employment Sectors, of the Status of the Geoscience Workforce report. Chapters 1, 2,...
What the heck is it? Consumers can be primed to understand hybrid products
Hybrid products are ubiquitous in today's marketplace: phones with cameras, watch/cameras, MP3 players with GPS systems. How can consumers understand the functions and features of these new products? A new...
Do experiences or material goods make us happier?
Should I spend money on a vacation or a new computer? Will an experience or an object make me happier? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research says...
Air Pollution
Supreme Court's refusal to hear case leaves EPA's mercury rule overturned
Fate and 'face': Cultural differences lead to different consumer approaches
If an airline flight is delayed, Asian consumers might take it in stride. But those same passengers might be unhappy if the flight attendants are rude or inattentive. And Western...
Many Tricks Can Save Electricity
The electric bill this winter is more than a car payment, and you've decided to take action. But if you're not well-schooled, it's best to take some advice from the...