Round numbers can be powerful marketing tools, increasing people’s sense of accomplishment as they work towards goals in areas like finances or weight loss, according…
Read More
Are attitudes contagious? Nonverbal messages
If you were to meet two new people, and others seem to be more friendly toward one of those individuals, would that lead you to…
Read More
Scientists use phone movement to predict personality types: New research reveals how patterns of mobile phone movement say a lot about your personality type
RMIT University researchers have used data from mobile phone accelerometers — the tiny sensors tracking phone movement for step-counting and other apps — to predict…
Read More
How do we make moral decisions? New study shows how your moral behavior may change depending on the context
When it comes to making moral decisions, we often think of the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you….
Read More
‘Induced’ driving miles could overwhelm potential energy-saving benefits of self-driving
The benefits of self-driving cars will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving…
Read More
Looking to choose a healthy post-workout snack? Decide early, study says
You’ve just exercised for an hour, tracking the burned calories with a sense of satisfaction. Then comes a choice: munch on an apple or indulge…
Read More