What are parasocial relationships?
People have had a fascination with famous people for eons — and in the age of the internet, it's only increased. Influencers, often online content creators, have made both the definition of "celebrity" and our relationships with them fuzzy.&nbs.....»»
Love is more complex than "5 love languages," says expert
The "5 Love Languages" popularized by Gary Chapman are often mentioned when discussing relationships, but this Valentine's Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relatio.....»»
Professor debunks sex and relationship pop psychology, offers alternatives backed with science
From the Five Love Languages to the concept of "Happy Wife, Happy Life," popular culture is riddled with ideas of how sex and relationships are supposed to work, but does the science back these ideas up? According to Faculty of Health Assistant Profe.....»»
The 6 best Salesforce alternatives in 2024
Salesforce may lead the way when it comes to building customer relationships, but we've picked the best Salesforce alternatives for every business......»»
The first flowers evolved before bees—so how did they become so dazzling?
Colorful flowers, and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays, are a joy of nature. But how did early relationships between flower color and animal pollinators emerge?.....»»
Couples: Caring for oneself can lead to happier relationships—on both sides
Being more forgiving of your own shortcomings in a romantic relationship can lead to happier couples. This is the result of a new study by the Otto Friedrich University Bamberg and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), and published in.....»»
UAW, Detroit 3 must rebuild relationships after bitter strike, labor experts say
The UAW and automakers face a host of challenges that can only be overcome with positive working relationships, panelists at a Chicago Fed symposium said......»»
Early evolution of cicadas revealed by analyses of new fossils
To clarify the early evolutionary history of Cicadoidea fossils, the phylogenetic relationships between Mesozoic fossils and extant Cicadoidea, the macroevolution of body structure adaptations, and their relationship with environmental changes, Dr. J.....»»
For online food delivery, researcher explores how the three-sided relationship affects pricing and service
Amid rising demand for convenience and bolstered by the pandemic, online food delivery platforms like DoorDash and UberEats have become key players in the dining scene. As these three-way relationships—connecting consumers, restaurants and gig driv.....»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
News media trigger conflict for romantic couples with differing political views
By one estimate, as many as 30% of people in the U.S. are in romantic relationships with partners who do not share their political views. In today's hyperpartisan climate, where Democrats and Republicans have difficulty talking to each other and thei.....»»
Year-end survey spotlights food safety, age-related consumer behavior, out-of-stock trends
Building off the previous month's survey, the December 2023 Consumer Food Insights Report digs deeper into the relationships between food-date labels and the decision to discard food. The report also explores generational differences in food behavior.....»»
Finding a home for the wandering mushrooms—phylogenetic and taxonomic updates of Agaricales
Many edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms that we are familiar with belong to the order Agaricales, which is a group of fungi with important economic and ecological value. Understanding the phylogenetic relationships of Agaricales can help us t.....»»
Joking apart: What men and women find funny
Men rate visual jokes more highly than women do, whereas women prefer jokes that involve political commentary or the dynamics of close relationships, a new study of print cartoons dating from 1930-2010 finds......»»
Police leaders face challenges when seeking to accommodate community stakeholders
Police reform movements often focus on improving police–public relationships. These ties are a focus of community policing and procedural justice, two significant reform efforts in policing worldwide over the last three decades. In a new article, r.....»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased business amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased sales amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids’ medical cases with 83% error rate
It was bad at recognizing relationships and needs selective training, researchers say. Enlarge / Dr. Greg House has a better rate of accurately diagnosing patients than ChatGPT. (credit: Getty | Alan Zenuk/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUni.....»»
11 of the best dating sites for men: Find a fling, committed relationship, or a hookup
Find your perfect match on the best dating sites for men, updated as of Dec. 2023. Whether you're looking for casual flings or committed relationships, we've got you covered. Meeting someone organically, or "in the wild" as some call it, is a c.....»»
Is age linked to the picture of the perfect partner?
How do women picture the partner of their dreams? And how does this vary between women based on their age? A team of researchers led by the University of Göttingen investigated the complex relationships between age and preferences for a partner in a.....»»
A better way of measuring homophily: Uncovering hidden mixing patterns in real-world networks.
It is likely that you have heard of the term "homophily" before. After all, the concept permeates all of our relationships, both in real-life and online—the way we make friends, the way we choose a sexual partner, who we follow on social media, or.....»»