Social Science
MU researchers determine a scientist's 'perceived authenticity' can inform trust and credibility with audience
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Widely used estimates don't account for effects of affluence on consumer behavior—and affluent consumers waste more food
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Even when specialized terms are defined in the text, the damage is done
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Study finds that, for those who regularly control their food consumption, direct touch triggers an enhanced sensory response, making food more desirable and appealing
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New research by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences finds that altruism may begin in infancy
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Research from University of Pennsylvania reveals that on average, such tests don't reinforce the idea of essentialism, but how much participants know about genetics going in matters
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Men and women approach the task differently but get the same result
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Recent research shows why the 'fake it until you make it' strategy doesn't work when used with coworkers
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Anyone who has desperately searched their kitchen cabinets for a piece of forgotten chocolate knows that the desire for palatable food can be hard to control. But is it really addiction?
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Vast funding goes into research on the impact of climate change and adaptation to it, rather than into trying find out how it can be prevented socially
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Study shows how changing appearance could communicate healthier message
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