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05/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Speak to yourself nicely: People who say they are sickly are more likely to be, even if they’re physically active

It’s time to stop being too hard on yourself. According to a study, your perception of your fitness, especially compared to your peers, may affect your actual physical health. The study, which was led by researchers from Stanford University, had determined that individuals who believe they’re not as active as people who are the same age could be […]

03/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Shocking scientific study concludes violent video games may REDUCE real-world violence by providing a safe outlet for aggression

A recent study published in Violence and Gender reported that video games can “decrease the likelihood of producing hate material online.” According to researcher Jim Hawdon, the results of the study implies that “violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor.” Hawdon is a professor of sociology and director of the Virginia Tech Center […]

03/01/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

New legal defense: The air pollution made me do it… researchers say it “triggers” unethical behaviors

When people make excuses for their bad behavior, they no longer have to take responsibility for their choices. Researchers from New York’s Columbia Business School have found a new excuse for justifying people’s bad behavior. According to their research, air pollution makes people more anxious and therefore “triggers” unethical behaviors. With this research, a new […]

10/18/2017 / By Janine Acero

New study examines complexity of dolphin culture; researchers determine that brain size correlates with “human-like” behaviors and societies

In a major study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the complexity of Cetacean culture and behavior has been linked to the size of their brains. Like other mammals, whales and dolphins have tightly-knit family groups called pods whereby they follow certain social structures and form complex relationships, similar to human societies. The research was a […]

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