How do mindfulness, compassion and need fulfillment affect satisfaction in midlife married couples?
Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine. Although many studies support the individual benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion, few have focused on romantic re.....»»
Consumer group wants to end $255M “gift card loophole” for Starbucks and others
Changes to Washington's gift card laws could affect cardholders nationwide. Enlarge / Starbucks' Rewards programs are a key part of their revenue. How the company deals with unspent amounts in that app could change under new Wash.....»»
Does self-checkout impact grocery store loyalty?
In an effort to reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction, retailers have implemented self-checkouts in stores across the country. They have become increasingly popular, but some brands like Walmart are removing self-checkouts in some locations.....»»
Service advisers" job dissatisfaction continues slide, survey shows
The biannual service adviser survey, performed by global research and consulting firm Ducker Carlisle and developed with input from auto manufacturers, shows turnover is high and job satisfaction is low......»»
Forget the proverbial wisdom: Opposites don’t really attract, study finds
Educational attainment, substance use were most common shared traits among couples. What draws us to choose romantic partners? A sweeping new meta-analysis suggests we gravitate toward certain shared traits. (credit: Muramasa).....»»
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here"s how they affect their minds and moods
Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviors, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory capabilities, including their sense of smell......»»
EasyPark data breach may affect millions of customers
Hackers stole people's names and parts of their credit card number, EasyPark confirms......»»
Light measurement enables estimation of the chemical attributes of spice extracts
Spices and other plant-derived products contain many active components, such as polyphenols and flavonoids. However, even the slightest variations in conditions can considerably affect the extraction efficiency of these active components, posing chal.....»»
Complex floral traits affect pollinator attraction to urban green spaces
Pollinators are in decline globally and regionally. Building pollinator-friendly urban green spaces is an effective way to mitigate the negative impacts of urbanization on pollinator diversity and services......»»
Live Christmas trees affect indoor air chemistry, researchers find
Every holiday season, Americans buy nearly 30 million live Christmas trees. Many families enjoy not only having a live tree inside their homes but also smelling the fresh fragrance it creates. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic c.....»»
Big impacts from small changes: Research reveals how filament interactions affect cellular networks
Tiny things matter—for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen and Warwick investigated the structure and mechanics of the main component of the cell's cytoskeleton:.....»»
"Saltburn" seduces us with "00s nostalgia. Why does it affect us so much?
Emerald Fennell's Noughties "period piece" is nostalgic not only in style but substance. Whether you’ve seen Saltburn yet or not, I'd hazard a guess that you’ve heard about it by now.Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell&rs.....»»
How do financial incentives for CEOs affect business outcomes? Bonuses have minimal effect, stock options have none
Financial incentives for chief executive officers (CEOs) are thought to motivate them to lead their company toward achieving important business objectives. In the first systematic review of all research on CEO incentives, researchers assessed the pre.....»»
Study finds fires of war overtook climate-controlled fires along the eastern Silk Road
Human activities such as intentional burning, agriculture, pastoralism, and metallurgy can affect the frequency of fire in an ecosystem. Guanghui Dong, Aifeng Zhou and colleagues investigated whether another typical human activity has influenced fire.....»»
Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is it?
Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in rec.....»»
Reminders of death from disasters affect people"s behaviors, research finds
Prolonged reminders of death from long-term disasters affect people's choices and behaviors, finds a new study by King's College London researchers......»»
Research shows disadvantaged people wait significantly longer for power restoration after major storms
Hurricanes and other extreme weather events often affect disadvantaged communities more severely, and extended power outages are some of the most harmful effects. Concerns over the intensification of hurricanes has led to new environmental justice po.....»»
Can an app improve your romantic relationship?
Half of all marriages in the United States are likely to fail by the time the spouses reach their 50s. Understandably, many couples are looking for ways to avoid becoming part of that statistic, well aware of a divorce's possible wide-reaching detrim.....»»
Five minutes of mindfulness can improve kids" reading
Engaging middle-school students in brief mindfulness exercises could boost their reading performance—and could offer an effective intervention to help youth from historically minoritized backgrounds, according to a new Cornell study......»»
Alaskan allies: Communities unite to protect the areas they love
Natural resource management decisions in protected areas impact more than the wildlife and landscapes they're charged to conserve. They also affect neighbors, who could otherwise hunt, build, or engage in recreation as they choose on their own land......»»
Saturday Citations: Extragalactic stars in the Milky Way, more biolinguistic evidence and couples coping with COVID
This week we look at migratory stars, communicative children and how to make the best cup of coffee, as well as examining some of the latest COVID advice......»»