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.....»»
Better use of tech in prisons would help with transition back into society, says researcher
Better use of technology in prisons would improve family relationships, and ultimately, a detainee's prospects of transitioning successfully back into society......»»
Economic relationships in Pre-Columbian Mexico show that Aztec rulers were ruthless exploiters
Spanish conquerors did not themselves bring inequality to the Aztec lands they invaded, they merely built on the socio-economic structure that was already in place, adapting it as it suited their plans. This is the subject of an article by Guido Alfa.....»»
In 200 years of animal welfare concerns, cruelty remains a significant issue, researcher says
Dr. Helen Cowie from the University of York's Department of History is investigating human-animal relationships throughout history and has found that what society considers "traditional" and "long-standing" interactions with animals is a much more re.....»»
New study reveals global patterns in marine fish body size and trophic traits with latitude and depth
Just published in PeerJ Life & Environment, a new research article by Professor Mark Costello (Nord University) and Doctor Han-Yang Lin (University of Auckland) unveils a comprehensive analysis of the relationships between body size, trophic level (p.....»»
When the gig is up: Gig workers don"t always trust their boss and that might be a good thing
As the so-called 'gig economy' continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of non-traditional work compares to full-time work arrangements and how these new relationships differ and impact performance and commitment......»»
Q&A: Professor discusses the social side of intelligence
Intelligence can mean many things. For most people, it describes the general ability to learn and use knowledge in different areas, such as technology, science, and even personal relationships. At the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Techno.....»»
The sports fan’s guide to streaming services
We compare five streaming services to see which one offers the most for sportsball fans. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Even in long-term relationships, there sometimes comes a point where both parties ne.....»»
Predicting an end to your relationship
Breaking up, making up, or waking up to the fact that your partner is thinking about leaving you have long been grist for songwriters, but the ups and downs of romantic relationships have also fueled psychology research......»»
Study examines role of urban agriculture in food-energy-water nexus policies
A new paper in Landscape and Urban Planning examines policies to advance urban agriculture that address the food-energy-water (FEW) nexus, the complex relationships among the flows of food, energy and water in cities......»»
What"s your masculine style: Neo-traditional, egalitarian or progressive?
Men navigate their intimate partner relationships depending on their masculine style, says new research led by UBC men's health expert John Oliffe......»»
Novel algorithm able to detect mutations in single-cell sequencing data sets
Single-cell RNA sequencing data are useful for studying cell phenotypes and function. However, deciphering the clonal relationships of cells is critical to understanding the patterns of cell migration during development and tissue growth, and to stud.....»»
Novel mechanism for oxygen evolution reaction on dual-atom catalysts increases reaction activity
Atomically precise cluster catalysts bridge the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, facilitating comprehensive elucidation of structure-activity relationships in catalytic processes. However, the synergistic effects between non-singl.....»»
Dealer-factory relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
Dealer-OEM relationships important, Kerrigan Advisors survey says
Two-thirds of automaker executives believe that manufacturers and dealers will own the primary customer relationship and most customer data in five years, according to the inaugural Kerrigan OEM Survey......»»
Pacific wasp named as a new species more than a century after first being spotted
Improving our knowledge of the Samoan swallowtail butterfly, and the relationships it has with other species, is vital to stop the species from becoming extinct......»»
20% of young people who forwarded nudes say they had permission—but only 8% gave it. Why the gap?
The sending and receiving of intimate images and videos is increasingly becoming a part of people's sexual relationships—particularly for teenagers and young adults......»»
Novel metric examines the role of organic matter and microbes in ecological communities
Ecological researchers study the relationships among different organisms and between organisms and their surroundings. It is important to understand how individual features in a community, like microbes or types of chemicals, affect the overall commu.....»»
Understanding the octopus and its relationships with humans
A new book tracks the human fascination with octopuses across centuries. A giant Pacific octopus shows its colors at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium) While other octopus books study the animal's.....»»
New study clarifies relationships between temperature and animals" sizes
New clues about the subtle but previously poorly understood evolutionary dance happening between temperatures and changes in the size of animal body parts have been revealed in a study led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. The new.....»»
Interracial relationships don"t always make people less racist
The landmark United States Supreme Court ruling in Loving v. Commonwealth of Virginia abolished bans on interracial marriage in the United States in 1967, but a new academic paper from Rice University and Texas A&M University said an uptick in interr.....»»