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......»»
Repeatedly seeing headlines of wrongdoing reduces perception of moral offense, finds study
A study recently published in Psychological Science reveals that when people repeatedly encounter headlines about corporate wrongdoing, they view the wrongdoing as less unethical and are more likely to believe the headlines are true......»»
When mafia threatens democracy: Research shows ordinary people are less honest in countries hit by organized crime
Organized crime casts a long shadow, driving violence and an illicit economy. But our research, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, has uncovered some more subtle dimensions to its influence, too. We've found that o.....»»
Th best Oatchi skills to unlock in Pikmin 4
Oatchi is your new adorable companion in Pikmin 4 — and this dog (sort of) can learn plenty of new tricks. Here are the skills you should update first......»»
A promising Internet satellite is rendered useless by power supply issues
"The mission of providing Internet connectivity in Alaska will be delayed." Enlarge / An Astranis satellite is seen in the company's factory. (credit: Astranis) Astranis, a company seeking to provide Internet connectivit.....»»
New research sheds light on factors influencing trust and bias in societies
People with more positive perceptions of their nation's institutions are more likely to show favoritism toward fellow citizens, according to new research in Social Psychological and Personality Science. This research suggests that support for nationa.....»»
Psychological study suggests arithmetic is biologically-based and a natural consequence of our perception
Everyone knows that 2 + 2 = 4, but why do we have arithmetic in the first place, and why is it true? Researchers at the University of Canterbury have recently answered these questions by "reverse engineering" arithmetic from a psychological perspecti.....»»
Donors who feel upbeat are more likely to give to charity—new research
When people feel happier, they're more likely to donate to charity. That's what we, two economists who study what motivates environmentally conscientious consumption and support for free services, found in a new study published in The Economic Journa.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone tips and tricks
Being the last squad standing in Call of Duty: Warzone is a tricky task, but these tips will help you survive on Al Mazrah, Vondel, and Ashika Island......»»
NBA 2K24 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
NBA 2K24 Release Date: Tips & Tricks is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. If you’ve pre-ordered NBA 2K24 or if you’re thinking about buying a copy of the game, there are some steps you should take before the game’s release.....»»
When considering coal as a source of energy, policymakers should examine current and future payoffs, say economists
Historically, coal has offered both benefits and costs to urban areas. In a new paper, researchers examined studies on how differences in the local availability of coal affect a variety of factors, including health and population growth. They conclud.....»»
Ex-VW CEO Winterkorn among executives ordered to testify in German investor suit
VW's main line of defense since the scandal broke in 2015 has been to blame a small group of engineers that it said colluded to rig the software and hid their tricks from company leadership......»»
Dave the Diver: tips and tricks for conquering the undersea adventure
Being an expert diver and restaurant manager may not seem like a good mix, but with the right tips and tricks in mind, you can pull it off in Dave the Diver......»»
BattleBit Remastered: tips and tricks for winning the 245-player shooter
Don't let the simple graphics fool you into thinking BattleBit Remastered is a breeze. Here are some tips and tricks you'll need to win......»»
States in battery belt lack EV purchase incentives
Charging infrastructure's return on investment is uncertain without EV volume, and without adequate charging options, consumers are unlikely to buy EVs, economists say......»»
Southern states reaping EV investments lack purchase incentives
Charging infrastructure's return on investment is uncertain without EV volume, and without adequate charging options, consumers are unlikely to buy EVs, economists say......»»
Clever DNA tricks
As cells divide, they must copy all of their chromosomes only once or chaos will ensue. Enlarge (credit: NIH) Every person starts as just one fertilized egg. By adulthood, that single cell has turned into roughly 37 tri.....»»
5 simple Apple Watch tips and tricks everyone should be using
The Apple Watch has been around for almost 10 years now. While much has evolved with watchOS – and Apple is about to revamp the … The post 5 simple Apple Watch tips and tricks everyone should be using appeared first on BGR. The App.....»»
Smarter men are putting off having children until later in life but are still having more children, say economists
A pair of economists at the Ragnar Frisch Center for Economic Research in Norway has found that men who score higher on IQ tests tend to put off having children longer than men who score lower—and yet they still mange to have more children than the.....»»
Meta is giving parents more visibility into who their teens are messaging on social media
Meta is adding new safeguards and monitoring tools for teens across its social platforms: parental controls on Messenger, suggestions for teens to step away from Facebook after 20 minutes, and nudges urging young night-owl Instagrammers to stop scrol.....»»
Study suggests 21st century economic growth will be slower than expected
The global economy will grow slower in the 21st century than economists have expected, a finding that has implications for our ability to adapt to climate change in the coming decades, according to new research......»»