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Study Finds Increasing Political Divide Towards Solar Energy
Public support for solar energy, while still substantial, has shown a marked decline and increase in polarization from 2016 to 2022, primarily driven by opposition in Republican-leaning regions. This revelation comes from a new study led by researchers at North Carolina State University and published in the Journal of Computational Social Science. “The U.S. saw…
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Negative Impact of Social Media Influencers: New Study Urges Stricter Regulations
Social media influencers (SMIs) have undoubtedly revolutionized marketing, shaping consumer behavior and redefining brand strategies. However, a recent study conducted by the University of Portsmouth sheds light on the darker side of influencer culture, raising significant ethical, psychological and regulatory concerns. The study, published in Psychology and Marketing, exposes multiple negative impacts associated with SMIs,…
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Optimism Can Foster Healthier Habits: New Study
A new study highlights the powerful role optimism can play in fostering resilience and enhancing well-being, particularly during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. The research team, led by Jeewon Oh, an assistant professor of psychology at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences, partnered with scholars from Michigan State University. Together, they explored personal…
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Longer Paternity Leave Fosters Better Co-Parenting Dynamics
New research led by The Ohio State University reveals that extending paternity leave can significantly improve co-parenting dynamics, easing the burden traditionally borne by new mothers. This study, published in the journal Sex Roles, shows that mothers are less likely to inhibit fathers’ involvement in parenting when dads take more time off work post-birth. “When…
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New Study Reveals Common Cognitive Pathway in Diverse Spiritual Practices
Although Buddhist jhāna meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues appear as diametrically opposite spiritual practices, they may share a profound commonality, according to a new study. Co-led by Michael Lifshitz, an assistant professor of psychiatry at McGill University and investigator at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, alongside collaborators from Monash…
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Humans and Animals Keep Exploring New Ways to Solve a Task Even After Finding Optimal Solutions
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) uncovers a surprising trait shared by both humans and animals: the tendency to continue exploring new ways to solve a task even after learning the optimal strategy. Published in Current Biology, the study might have broader implications for understanding decision-making and behavioral…
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New eBay Bargaining Study Reveals Strategies for Better Deals
A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has unearthed key insights into the art of bargaining on eBay, revealing strategies that can lead to better deals for both buyers and sellers. Led by Miruna Cotet, a Complexity Science Hub Vienna postdoctoral scholar who conducted the study as a doctoral…
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How to Avoid Workplace Mediocrity Trap: Rutgers Study
Confidence, persistence and ingenuity have long been hailed as crucial traits for professional success. However, new research from Rutgers University suggests that traits like maintaining the status quo may also play an essential role within teams. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, indicates that workplace envy can lead to the ostracism…
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Americans Willing to Pay Nearly $100 Billion to Cut Gun Violence
Gun violence manifests in several troubling forms, ranging from devastating mass shootings to the persistent threat of gang-related crime. Beyond the immediate and tragic loss of life, gun violence affects housing decisions, local economies and the broader sense of public safety. Now, a new study published in the journal Economic Sciences indicates that Americans are…
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Parental Support Grows for Teen Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: New Poll
A growing trend has emerged among parents showing increased support for teenagers seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures. According to a new national poll conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, one in six parents believe that teens should be allowed to receive these types of aesthetic treatments, provided there is parental approval.…
