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January 27, 2012

How will you feel if you fail that test? Awful, really awful, you say. Then you fail the test and, yes, you feel bad -- but not as bad as you thought you would. This pattern holds for most people, research shows. The takeaway message: People are lousy at predicting their emotions. "Psychology has focused on how we mess up and how stupid we are," says University of Texas Austin psychologist Samuel D. Gosling. Read more

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April 3, 2012

A new study by the University of Bristol has estimated that over 260,000 cats and dogs entered the care of UK rescue organizations during 2009, the first full year since the onset of the UK recession. Read more

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May 8, 2012

New research suggests certain patterns of violence in both childhood and adulthood may make a woman more likely to take significant sexual risks. Read more

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January 26, 2012

Psychologists have found that buying experiences makes people happier than possessions, but who spends their spare cash on experiences? Extraverts and people who are open to new experiences are more likely to make a habit of "experience shopping" and are happier as a result, according to research published today in the Journal of Positive Psychology. The authors invite the public to learn how their shopping style affects their well-being by taking free surveys at… Read more

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May 3, 2012

Studies have shown that Americans obtain most of their food from grocery stores and their shopping habits are predictive of their consumption of fruits, vegetables, and sugared soft drinks. Many grocery stores are taking an active role in helping consumers make healthful food choices, including placement of nutritional score signs. The question asked in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior is "who knows how to use these grocery store shelf signs?" Read more

Youth Radio

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September 28, 2023

“Congrats, you’re hired.” – An email you received from your dream company upon completing your college degree. Out of many students in your department, you were successful in landing a job one month after graduation. A job that you applied for because you met all of the qualifications. Now it’s your first day at work... Read more

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January 16, 2012

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is one of the foundations of quantum physics. Recent experiments show that Heisenberg's view of quantum uncertainty was not complete. Read more

Scientific American

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February 19, 2026

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation Read more

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April 15, 2024

Imagine being awake for over 20 hours propelled by excessive caffeine and sugar intake, feeling mentally exhausted yet strangely immune to fatigue. This scenario is a common reality for numerous students who use caffeine to pull all-nighters to study. Recent discussions revolving around wellness topics shed light on how caffeine consumption has resulted in impacting... Read more

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January 9, 2014

A new study finds pediatric ear infections account for approximately $2.88 billion in added health care expenses annually and is a significant health care utilization concern. Read more

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