Do people prefer article titles that use colons and questions? Short answer: yes
A new study finds that undergraduate psychology students prefer article titles with colons, questions, and more rather than fewer words.
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A new study looked at the long-term effects of skipping a grade in elementary school, and found no negative effects on kids' mental health.
A new study says AI can predict your political orientation based on a single photo
A new study can predict your political orientation (left or right) with 72% accuracy, based only on a single low-res picture of your face.
Robot theory of mind: a new study suggests that robots can learn empathy
A new study describes a robot that can predict how another robot will behave, a first step in developing so-called Theory of Mind.
When Uber and Lyft enter a new city, vehicle ownership goes up, not down
A new study has found that when ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft enter a new city, vehicle ownership increases by about 0.7%.
Why do children love animals more than adults do? New research takes a look
Why do children love animals more than adults do? A new study finds that children lack the "speciesism" bias of adults, and value animal life much more.
New study finds narcissists drink more wine than average, as they think it looks good
A new study finds narcissists drink more wine, even if they don't like wine, because they associate it with greater social attractiveness.
New study finds that kids with more self control are both healthier and happier at age 45
A new study finds that children with more self control turn out to be healthier, happier, and more financially sound at age 45.
New study shows marriage rates in the US have seen “dramatic decline”
A new study of marriage rates in the US shows a decline of between 26% and 44% over the past two years.