Tag: Research
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Can movies change the world?
Despite the rise of feminism, romance films continue to stereotype female roles.
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Do you need a COVID-19 booster shot?
If you got the COVID-19 shots in early spring, your antibodies are likely waning. But…
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Board members feel their role is to support CEOs or fire them
Modern board members report little change in role despite Sarbanes-Oxley reforms.
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EMS responders may be vulnerable to outbreaks
This vulnerability could be reduced with standardized practices and procedures.
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Adolescents use social media to post about self-injury
Instagram hashtags related to self-harm almost doubled over the span of a year.
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Tiny terrapins have a better memory than you may think
Juvenile turtles show an ability to learn—and remember—where they found freshwater.
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When building rapport, sometimes less is more
A new study provides useful insights for interview situations.
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Works well with robots?
MIS researcher studies the way robots and humans interact.
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What causes disease outbreaks?
New research finds large-scale, zoonotic outbreaks are driven by different factors.
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A new breakthrough for treatment of male infertility
UGA study first to develop sperm cells from primate cells.
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Plant-based jet fuel could reduce emissions by 68%
The sustainable aviation fuel is derived from a type of mustard plant called carinata.
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Gorillas can tell human voices apart
Apes react differently to people they know and like than people they don’t.
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Vultures prefer roosting near civilization
Human-altered landscapes help the birds fly and provide more access to food.
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#Nomakeup trend fails to discourage use of cosmetics
The ‘natural’ makeup look often requires more time and effort than you think.
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Pandemic housing status influenced mental health
Renting, living alone were pandemic mental health risk factors.
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Do ‘Dear CEO’ letters make a difference?
Research shows BlackRock’s public letters have a pied-piper effect on firms.
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High-risk individuals favor doctor’s offices for vaccines
Flu vaccine behaviors could inform future COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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Misuse of stimulants linked to other drug abuse
Students who use ‘study drugs’ tend to binge drink and use marijuana.
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Not a workaholic? You might have some of the same traits
Personality traits can fluctuate day to day based on circumstances.
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New heat exposure model can protect citizens
This has implications for the future as we move toward personalized heat exposure warnings.
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Sexual relationship norms affected by social media
New study shows what we consume online can shape views of consent and sexual activity.
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A history of colorism sheds light on discrimination today
New research provides case studies of the effect of skin tone.
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Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments
Hookworms have evolved to evade all FDA approved medications used to kill them.
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To keep forests sustainable, education for women is key
New study finds gaps in programs that connect women with their land.
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