Choosing a Mate, Selecting a Chair
A design researcher suggests people look for the same qualities in products as they do in their partners.
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Different Cultures, Different Robots
Industry might seem like a universal language, but how different cultures are husbanding their robots shows there are several dialects.
Accusations of Sexism Spur Greater Sensitivity
New research finds confronting a man about his sexist language can have surprisingly positive results.
Chicago Kids Take on Bunker Mentality, No ‘Friends’
Pre-teens living in high-crime neighborhoods avoid making friends, a University of Chicago pilot study has found.
‘Carlos’ Brilliant Look at Real Terrorist
"Carlos," a monumental feature film about the 1970s terrorist Carlos the Jackal, covers the bases historically and still provides a crackling good experience cinematically.
For Elderly, Conservative Beliefs Buffer Self-Esteem
New research finds the elderly have a psychological incentive to embrace cultural conservatism: Such beliefs prop up their self-esteem.
Menstruation and the Mall
Women are more likely to engage in problematic shopping behaviors during certain times in their menstruation cycle, according to newly published research.
No Room for Error With Sex Stereotypes
For men and women in leadership positions usually occupied by the other gender, a single mistake is seen as evidence of incompetence.
Self-Doubt May Help Improve Performance
New research finds that, under certain conditions, a dip in self-confidence can increase one’s performance level.
Information Superhighway Just Vapid Transit?
Suggestions that the Internet is making mankind dumb (or smarter) founder on logical pitfalls and historical predecessors.