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Cyber partners help you go the distance
May 18, 2012 18:10
A new study, testing the benefits of a virtual exercise partner, shows that the presence of a moderately more capable cycling...
Parents are happier than non-parents, new research suggests
May 18, 2012 18:05
New research by psychologists at three North American universities, including the University of British Columbia, finds that...
Foul-mouthed characters in teen books have it all
May 18, 2012 17:06
Bestselling authors of teen literature portray their more foul-mouthed characters as rich, attractive and popular, a new...
Education plays mitigating role in escaping roots of adversity
May 18, 2012 17:02
Decades of research show people born into poverty are likely to continue to live that way as adults. But one University of...
‘Gaydar’ automatic and more accurate for women’s faces
May 18, 2012 4:09
After seeing faces for less than a blink of an eye, college students have accuracy greater than mere chance in judging others’...
Funeral directors need to be aware of humanists
May 16, 2012 17:24
Funeral directors need to be aware of the needs of non-religious people. A unique investigation into the subject funded by...
‘Mixed’ family mothers ensure minority culture continues in the home
May 15, 2012 17:12
The mothers of Britain’s ‘mixed families’ are ensuring their children learn about their heritage and culture,...
People see sexy pictures of women as objects, not people
May 15, 2012 16:56
Perfume ads, beer billboards, movie posters: everywhere you look, women’s sexualized bodies are on display. A new study...
Ovulating women perceive sexy cads as good dads
May 14, 2012 18:46
Nice guys do finish last at least when it comes to procreation according to a study from The University of Texas at San Antonio...
Young children of unmarried parents fare worse when a father’s support is court-ordered
May 14, 2012 17:42
Young children of unmarried parents who live with their mother and receive court-mandated financial support from their father...
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