Mistakes and rethinking behavioral economics
Behavioral economics is a field that seeks to understand how people make decisions about things they want and need. The field relies on a collection of theories—models—that predict how people will make choices in a variety of situations. A well-k.....»»
Harry Potter: Fantastic mistakes and how to avoid them
The Fantastic Beasts saga has made a slew of glaring yet easily avoidable mistakes that prevented it from achieving the same heights as the Harry Potter series......»»
Time travel could be possible, but only with parallel timelines
Have you ever made a mistake that you wish you could undo? Correcting past mistakes is one of the reasons we find the concept of time travel so fascinating. As often portrayed in science fiction, with a time machine, nothing is permanent anymore—yo.....»»
Should Companies Audit Their Software Stacks for Critical Open Source Dependencies?
Thoughtworks is a technology consultancy/distributed agile software design company. The principle technologist in its CTO's office warns that managers of IT assets "need to keep up" with the changing economics of open source: Early 2022 has brought.....»»
Behavioral treatment for deficits of facial affect recognition in multiple sclerosis
A recent study has demonstrated efficacy for the behavioral intervention, EMOPRINT, for treating deficits of facial recognition in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study provides Class I evidence supporting the efficacy of an interventio.....»»
Should we stop having casual sex?
In her new book Rethinking Sex: A Provocation, author and Washington Post columnist Christine Emba argues that consent is not enough — that love should be the standard in which we have sex. She decries casual sex and the broader sexual liberati.....»»
Max Payne remake can’t repeat GTA: The Trilogy’s mistakes
Please Rockstar, don't repeat Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition's mistakes with the upcoming Max Payne remake project......»»
To save the climate, a combination of technological and behavioral changes is essential
Extensive technological developments, a ban on fossil fuels, less construction, fewer flights, fewer car journeys and lower levels of beef and dairy consumption. Only by taking all these measures in combination can Sweden get closer to emission level.....»»
New model could have "Moneyball"-like impact on baseball players" value
In the movie "Moneyball," a young economics graduate and a cash-strapped Major League Baseball coach introduce a new way to evaluate baseball players' value. Their innovative idea to compute players' statistical data and salaries enabled the Oakland.....»»
Wildfire smoke exposure in early pregnancy affects infant monkey behavior
Infant monkeys conceived while their mothers were naturally exposed to wildfire smoke show behavioral changes compared to animals conceived days later, according to a new study......»»
Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy
Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges --known as cravings-- are very common, especially during pregnancy. During this time, the mother's body undergoes a series of physiological and behavioral cha.....»»
Making security mistakes may come with a high price for employees
Tessian reveals that one in four employees lost their job in the last 12 months, after making a mistake that compromised their company’s security. The new report, which explores why people make errors at work, also found that: 26% of respondents fe.....»»
Wildfire smoke exposure in early pregnancy affects infant monkey behavior
Infant monkeys conceived while their mothers were naturally exposed to wildfire smoke show behavioral changes compared to animals conceived days later, according to a new study from researchers at the California National Primate Research Center at th.....»»
Fighting discrimination in mortgage lending
Although the U.S. Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending, biases still impact many borrowers. One 2021 Journal of Financial Economics study found that borrowers from minority groups were charged interest rates that.....»»
Stock market returns track the strength of the dollar
A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, shows that the US dollar can be considered as a major global factor that investors look at when making their portfolio allocation decisions in stock markets in emerging econo.....»»
10 mistakes the Oscars will never live down
The Academy has made some pretty controversial choices throughout its 94-year history, and audiences won't forget them any time soon......»»
It"s not too late to socialize your pandemic puppy
Along with separation anxiety, socialization is a behavioral challenge that many "pandemic puppies" are now facing. Introducing your puppy to new experiences is a critical part of their development. Simple things like having friends over to your.....»»
5 hints and tips to easily nail today"s Wordle answer (#261)
My daily Wordle tactics, mistakes, triumphs, and failures. Spoilers definitely included........»»
3 crucial mistakes "Elden Ring" newcomers should avoid to maximize the fun
If you bought Elden Ring on a whim because all your friends are talking about it, you might be wondering: When does this get fun?The early hours of From Software’s newest masterpiece are a good deal more friendly than the developer’s prev.....»»
Tiny tire particles inhibit growth of organisms in freshwater, coastal estuaries
Small particles from tires inhibited the growth and caused adverse behavioral changes in organisms found in freshwater and coastal estuary ecosystems, two new Oregon State University studies found......»»
Digital finance doesn"t reduce inequality; it perpetuates it
A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that, while digital financial services are often proposed as a vehicle to lower inequality, the cost and infrastructure barriers to accessing mobile phones may ampl.....»»