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Spending on experiences versus possessions advances more immediate happiness
Certain purchases are better than others at sparking people’s in-the-moment happiness, according to new research from the McCombs School of […]
Category Archives: Entertainment
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Wine glass size may influence how much you drink in restaurants
The size of glass used for serving wine can influence the amount of wine drunk, suggests new research from the […]
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Our digital afterlife
Death in the 21st century: What is left behind Social media pages and accounts often turn into memorials when someone […]
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How social media makes breakups that much worse
New study shows it’s hard to get distance in the digital age Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed first […]
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Social media content matters for job candidates, researchers find
Applying for a job? Don’t come across as self-absorbed on your Facebook page. Don’t express your strong views on potentially […]
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Resale ticket markets benefit sports teams and fans
New research co-authored by Yanwen Wang, an assistant professor in the UBC Sauder School of Business, reveals that the resale […]
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An 18-carat gold nugget made of plastic
Lovers of gold watches and heavy jewellery will be thrilled. The objects of their desire may someday become much lighter, […]
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Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found children ages 10-12 were nearly three times […]
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How humans learned to dance; from the Chimpanzee Conga
The evolution of human dance has been studied by psychologists in chimpanzees Researchers from the University of Warwick, Durham University […]
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Teens must ‘get smart’ about social media
Warning of effects on young adolescents New research indicates that social media is leading young adolescent girls and boys down […]