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.
How to Win a Spelling Bee
Solitary study of word spellings and origins is a better predictor of performance at the National Spelling Bee than either being quizzed by others or engaging in leisure reading.
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.
A So-So HIV Vaccine May Be a Hard Sell
A collection of studies shows that any HIV vaccine, while highly sought by doctors to battle the epidemic, would only be requested by some.
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.
Wind, Brass Instruments Linked to Airway Damage?
Aussie researchers find a new reason to take up the violin: Increased levels of exhaled nitric oxide have been found in wind and brass musicians.
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.