Monday, December 22, 2014

Human Mind & Society (November)

Environment
New map shows frequency of small asteroid impacts
Subtle shifts in the Earth could forecast earthquakes, tsunamis

Civilization
Ethnic diversity reduces risk of market bubbles
How Farming Almost Destroyed Ancient Human Civilization
Terrorist attacks decrease fertility levels, says new research

Politics
Americans sorting themselves into politically similar counties
Data analysis proves the existence of 'the Rostigraben'

Business & Employment
Recommendations by other customers significantly influence Internet purchasing behavior
One firm's loss is another's gain
Ideas from middle managers are less likely to be passed to company leaders in organizations with more hierarchy
It pays to have an eye for emotions
Business culture in banking industry favors dishonest behavior, study shows
From architect to social worker: Complex jobs may protect memory and thinking later on
Job authority increases depression symptoms in women, decreases them in men
Revealing political partisanship a bad idea on resumes

Relationships, Society
Datasets used by policymakers, scientists for public health analyses inconsistent
Right-to-carry gun laws linked to increase in violent crime, research shows
Electric shock study suggests we'd rather hurt ourselves than others
Your chance of becoming globally famous depends on the language you speak
Family ties that bind: Having the right surname sets you up for life
High heels may enhance a man’s instinct to be helpful
Credit score can also describe health status
Alcohol taxes can improve health, lead to more jobs
A phonetic key to prosociality and engagement
Dominant people can be surprisingly social
Do Feelings of Disgust Make Us Lie and Cheat?

Social Networks
Twitter "Exhaust" Reveals Patterns of Unemployment

Education & Science
How scientists can learn what distinguishes science from pseudoscience
'Tips-by-text' program helps boost literacy in preschoolers, study finds
Computerized cognitive training has modest benefits for cognitively healthy older adults

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