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Humans learned small talk from primates
Princeton University researchers report that we probably learned small talk from our primate ancestors as a technique to form closer bonds. The team studied ringtailed lemurs and found out that aside from grooming each other, lemurs also bond through chatter. […]
Packaging affects taste perception
Ghent University researchers found that taste has a lot to do with belief. In an experiment, Researchers at the flavor lab Sensolab (Faculty of Bioscience Engineering) let 129 people taste the same cheese several times, but each time with a […]
The sound of new toothbrushes makes teeth feel cleaner
Researchers in Japan have discovered that the sound of bristles scrubbing against enamel makes us clean teeth better. Researchers used used a tiny microphone in a modified toothbrush to ‘sample’ the sound being made in the mouth during brushing and […]
Ph.D. holders earn more, benefit the economy
According to a new study, research-funded Ph.D. recipients earn high wages after graduation, participate in national and international labor markets, and make an important impact on local economic development. Almost 40 percent of these Ph.D. graduates enter industry, where they […]
Why you should hire overqualified employees
Overqualified employees are widely seen as harmful to organizations and are often turned down. But a new research shows that hiring more overqualified employees can be good for companies. Resarchers spent six months conducting interviews and studies of 11 information […]
Internet access makes us less willing to admit we know things
People are less willing to rely on their knowledge and say they know something when they have access to the Internet, suggesting that our connection to the web is affecting how we think. Professor Evan F. Risko, of the Department […]
US FDA approves hair loss-fighting cap for cancer patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing in the United States the first cooling cap to reduce hair loss (alopecia) in female breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. “We are pleased to see a product for breast cancer patients […]
Singing boosts memory and mood
Singing can help boost memory and lighten the mood of people with dementia (and maybe even those without), according to a study led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland and published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. […]
Blue is a “greener” choice in packaging
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati found out that logos and packages that are blue are perceived to be more eco-friendly than green logos or packages. University of Oregon and University of Cincinnati researchers published their work in the Journal […]
World’s first dengue vaccine approved in Mexico
Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced that Mexican authorities approved Dengvaxia, making it the first vaccine to be licensed in the world for the prevention of dengue. “Today, with this first marketing authorization of Dengvaxia, we have achieved […]
