Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Economists say they are neither
Nudging—the idea that simple changes to how a choice is presented can lead people to make better decisions—has been one of the most popular ideas to emerge from economics in the past two decades......»»
Companies may benefit from transparency about racial diversity efforts
Companies that reveal their struggles to increase racial diversity in their workforces are perceived as more trustworthy and committed to diversity than companies that remain silent, according to research published by the American Psychological Assoc.....»»
Weighing up risk: Making decisions about home insurance in a changing climate
A UNSW Sydney scientist explains some of the psychological processes that influence our decision making around home insurance and climate change......»»
Understanding the role of pareidolia in early human cave art
A psychological phenomenon where people see meaningful forms in random patterns, such as seeing faces in clouds, may have stimulated early humans to make cave art......»»
Curiosity about religion is viewed as morally virtuous, new research finds
People from diverse religious backgrounds in the United States view curiosity about religion as morally virtuous, according to new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science. Atheists also view this curiosity as moral, althoug.....»»
Suicide in Ghana: Society expects men to be providers. A new study explores this pressure
Suicide is a complex behavior that is widely regarded as a significant public health issue across the globe. It is influenced by psychiatric, psychological, biological, social, cultural, economic and existential factors. In most countries, the rate o.....»»
Google Bard can Now Tap into Apps and Data for More Personalized Results
Google recently announced a handful of updates for Bard, which now comes with new tricks up its sleeve. The post Google Bard can Now Tap into Apps and Data for More Personalized Results appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of GoogleR.....»»
Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor
SprySOCKS borrows from open source Windows malware and adds new tricks. Enlarge Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government......»»
Sea of Stars tips and tricks: 8 things you should know before playing
Sea of Stars is a retro-style RPG with engaging combat and personality. Here are our top tips and tricks for improving your playthrough......»»
What is Pandora? Music, features and pricing explained
Pandora may be one of the OG music-streaming platforms, but this old dog has plenty of new tricks up its sleeve. Here's everything you should know about it......»»
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a more sinister superhero power fantasy
During a two hour demo of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, we got to see exactly how Insomniac is doubling down on its superhero power fantasy......»»
The spectacular downfall of a common, useless cold medicine
This week's unanimous vote on phenylephrine's ineffectiveness was decades in the making. Enlarge / A box of Sudafed PE sinus pressure and pain medicine containing phenylephrine is displayed for sale in a CVS Pharmacy store in Haw.....»»
Review: Twelve South debuts HiRise 3 Deluxe stand with 15W MagSafe and premium design
Twelve South today is launching its latest 3-in-1 charger, taking a more premium approach to MagSafe stands in the process. Meet the new Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, the company’s first 15W MagSafe charger that arrives with some other tricks up it.....»»
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities. Enlarge (credit: John Dreyer) Whether playing tricks, mimicking speech, or holding “funerals,” crows and ravens (collectively known as corvids) have.....»»
TSMC Arizona chip plant will be a paperweight, says analyst
The TSMC Arizona chip plant is behind schedule, over budget, and the subject of contention in online forums – and now an analyst says that it will be little more than a useless paperweight, even when it does finally begin production. Not only wi.....»»
How to delete a page in Word in 3 easy steps
If you need to know how to delete a page in Word, this guide will show you tricks for deleting pages at the end, in the middle, and anywhere else......»»
The Astronaut Center of China 90-d head-down bed rest: Overview, countermeasures, and effects
When astronauts enter space, they are exposed to weightlessness. Physiological and psychological challenges are waiting ahead. They may have a puffy face and experience space motion sickness, cardiovascular deconditioning, muscle atrophy, and bone lo.....»»
New survey shows emotional toll of AI anxiety, employee monitoring
Some workers fear that AI will replace them and resent being monitored at work. The threat of losing a job to artificial intelligence is taking a toll on employee mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychological Associat.....»»
We"re more likely to break conservation rules when we see others doing it, scientists say
Seeing other people break rules can make us act out in ways that we wouldn't on our own. Applying this psychological concept to fields like conservation could help explain why social influence causes people to make decisions that are harmful to the e.....»»
How To Use Blender To Design 3D Printed Parts That Fit Real World Objects
These tips and tricks will help you use Blender to get 3d printed parts that just fit, exactly how they should! The post How To Use Blender To Design 3D Printed Parts That Fit Real World Objects appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Ma.....»»
An Apple TV+ production company is dodging bills in Finland
The production of Apple TV+ psychological thriller "Constellation" hasn't paid its bills in Finland, a report claims, with over a million euros ($1.08 million) in debts left unpaid months after filming ended.Helsinki, Finland [Pexels/Tapio Haaja]The.....»»