Obese candidates pay an election penalty half as large as lacking a college degree
Matching perceived weight from photos of 3,612 candidates in the 2022 US Congressional elections with real results, researchers found obesity carries an electoral penalty about 50% as large as not having a college degree, across parties, offices and genders.
Yale University’s “science of well being” course works exactly as planned: it actually does boost well being
Yes, according to a study, individuals who took the course reported feeling better than those who took a general psychology course.
New study sheds light on Tyrannosaurus Rex lifespan: these fearsome beasts lived for about 30 years
The average age of a T. rex at maturity was 15.5 years, and its maximum lifespan was probably close to 30 years.
Online CBTI helps with insomnia, new study finds
Yes, online CBTI for insomnia is just as effective as face-to-face therapy, per recent study results on sleep outcomes, self-reported data, and patient perception.
Kickstarter tips: replace “me” with “we”
To increase success chances, aspiring founders should avoid narcissism and focus on the larger group in their crowdfunding campaigns.
Study proposes new theory about Chicxulub, the comet that brought an end to the dinosaurs
Jupiter acts like a pinball machine, redirecting long-period comets close to the sun, increasing their chance of hitting Earth.
More and more “WFH” home workers don’t want to go back to a full-time office job. Ever.
Yes, remote work is on the rise, with many current WFH employees expressing reluctance to return to the office, and some even willing to quit over it.
Environmental DNA: study provides first evidence that human DNA can be collected from the air
Environmental DNA, collected from the air, offers new possibilities for criminal forensics, species identification, and monitoring hard-to-access biological environments.
Study finds algorithmic music recommendations don’t work so well for hip-hop and hard rock
Genre of background music in restaurants can affect algorithmic music recommendations, influencing user satisfaction and engagement.