Although women have made important contributions to science throughout history, they have consistently been underrepresented at all levels. Now, data…
Home ยป
People judge entire groups based on performance of its ‘first member’
People are more likely to judge the performance of a group based on member’s that are labelled as first or…
Upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise: Insufficiently-active people might benefit from choosing the right tunes
New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough.…
Exposing vaccine hesitant to real-life pain of diseases makes them more pro-vaccine: Study subjects interviewed people with vaccine-preventable diseases
The re-introduction of measles, mumps and other previously eradicated diseases to the United States is nothing short of a public…
Green energy nudges come with a hidden cost: Simple interventions have become increasingly popular, but may reduce support for more effective climate change policies
All across the United States, many households receive energy bills comparing their use to that of similar neighbors to remind…
Development of brain stem cells into new nerve cells and why this can lead to cancer
Stem cells are true Jacks-of-all-trades of our bodies, as they can turn into the many different cell types of all…
Fake news shared by very few, but those over 65 more likely to pass on such stories
A small percentage of Americans, less than 9 percent, shared links to so-called “fake news” sites on Facebook during the…