Tackling the psychology of poaching
Researchers believe a new approach to policing marine parks, including tackling the psychology of poaching, could yield massive benefits for fish numbers......»»
False sense of safety undermines good password hygiene
LastPass released findings from its fifth annual Psychology of Password report, which revealed even with cybersecurity education on the rise, password hygiene has not improved. Regardless of generational differences across Boomers, Millennials and Ge.....»»
Psychology researchers publish book on innovation and creativity
Two psychology researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington have published a new book about how innovative ideas emerge in individual and group environments......»»
The Psychology Of Online Games – What Makes People Play?
Online gaming is quickly growing into the most captivating kind of amusement available today. The technological expansion and the growth in online activity have made it possible for traditional games to become practically approachable, thus expanding.....»»
Report: 84% of marketing leaders use predictive analytics, but struggle with data-driven decisions
Pecan AI’s report on predictive analytics helps marketing teams tackling challenges with AI, wherever they are on the adoption curve. Pecan AI’s report on predictive analytics helps marketing teams tackling challenges with AI, wherever they a.....»»
Vietnam"s "wave of repression" threatens climate goals: rights groups
A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi......»»
433 people win a lottery jackpot. Impossible? Probability and psychology suggest it"s more likely than you"d think
More than a few eyebrows were raised at the weekend when it was reported a staggering 433 people won the jackpot of a government-backed lottery in the Philippines—sharing in 236 million pesos (about A$6.2 million)......»»
"Decarbonization is too expensive": How to sell climate change action to bean counters
The three most prevalent myths about tackling climate change allege that transitioning to renewable energy jacks up household bills, requires massive amounts of government subsidy and creates mass unemployment. These concerns are all (thankfully) fal.....»»
Tackling the weaknesses of smart buildings’ technology
Like any other innovation, the integration of IoT technology in smart buildings will bring benefits as well as more and newer risks. The market for smart building technologies continues to grow at even faster rates. By 2020, 1.7B connected devices ha.....»»
Educators can help make STEM fields diverse: Practices that can encourage students to stay
Jen, a student I taught early in my career, stood head-and-shoulders above her peers academically. I learned she had started off as an engineering major but switched over to psychology. I was surprised and curious......»»
Plant immune systems can adapt to non-living environmental stressors, new study reveals
When we think of plants, the phrase "stressed out" doesn't typically come to mind. They are, after all, exempt from paying bills and tackling existential questions. However, environmental changes—both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic)—gener.....»»
Solsten raises $22M for digital experience optimization via psychology
Solsten today announced it has raised $21.8 million in its latest round of funding. The new round will go towards improving the company’s main product: An AI platform that offers insights on an audience’s psychological makeup. SolstenR.....»»
Survivors of modern slavery take to stage to confront global challenge
Survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking are taking to the stage to tell their harrowing stories as part of an innovative performance project aimed at tackling the worldwide issue......»»
Extreme debtors may accumulate debt due to inflated sense of self-control
A first-of-its-kind study led by Associate Professor Jia Lile from the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences found that extreme debtors have a low capacity to regulate their behavio.....»»
Children found to change their views on gender stereotypes when read books that give other views
A team of psychology researchers from the University of Amsterdam, Western Washington University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, has found that reading books to children that have female characters working with math.....»»
Apple ahead of the game as it tackles discrimination based on India’s caste system
A report today says that Apple is ahead of most large companies in tackling a form of discrimination which originates in India but has affected employee recruitment in Silicon Valley: the caste system. Although the caste system is in part reflected.....»»
Exploring the mental health impacts of COVID on Australian teachers
La Trobe University research has revealed the mental health impacts of COVID on Australian teachers. The survey findings have been published in the journal Psychology in the Schools......»»
Tackling the dangers of internal communications: What can companies do?
In this interview for Help Net Security, Devin Redmond, CEO at Theta Lake, talks about the risk of internal communications and what companies can do to keep themselves safe. The pandemic has greatly changed internal communications within organization.....»»
Poaching of "status symbol" date mussels threatens Italy"s coasts
Off the rocky coast of southeastern Italy, two scuba divers from the financial crimes police bob in and out of the blue waters, under the curious gaze of vacationers......»»
The Psychology of Inspiring Everyday Climate Action
Individual choices and habits help the climate. Understanding how people think can make it happen......»»
Adsorbent material filters toxic chromium, arsenic from water supplies
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are tackling a global water challenge with a unique material designed to target not one, but two toxic, heavy metal pollutants for simultaneous removal......»»