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People from higher social class believe they are better than others: Study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 20 (ANI): A study revealed that people from higher social class have an exaggerated belief of being better than others.

2019-05-20T16:22:01.263759+00:00 IST

Personal branding helps students sell themselves to a prospective employer: Study

Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): In a bid to boost students' confidence and increase their employability, the University of Portsmouth has started 'Brand Me' presentations for its Business & Law students.

2019-05-19T15:55:25.522845+00:00 IST

Young adults distressed by labels of narcissism, entitlement: Study

Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): Emerging adults tend to believe that adolescents and members of their own age group are exceptionally narcissistic and entitled, but have a negative reaction to these labels being applied to their age group, recent findings suggest.

2019-05-19T14:58:16.395256+00:00 IST

Are too extroverted leaders pushy?

Washington DC [USA], May 19 (ANI): When it comes to leadership, extroversion is considered a good trait. However, a recent study has suggested that some leaders may have too much of a good thing.

2019-05-19T14:32:01.251937+00:00 IST

Imagination can influence an individual's attitude, claims study

Washington D.C [USA], May 18 (ANI): Our attitudes can be influenced not only by what we actually experience but also by what we imagine, researchers have claimed.

2019-05-18T11:39:08.908072+00:00 IST

Genetic makeup influences decision to own a dog: Study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 17 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that the genetic makeup of an individual influences his/her decision to own a dog.

2019-05-17T13:59:57.635300+00:00 IST

Board Game buffs get a new hangout place in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 17 (ANI): For people who find lounges and cafes to be boring places for hangout, the 'Board Game Lounge' opened in Chennai can turn out to be a whole recreational activity.

2019-05-17T10:37:54.629223+00:00 IST

Coffee addicts are more sensitive to the smell of coffee

Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): New research has claimed that the people who drink more coffee are more sensitive to its odour and can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee quickly as compared to non-coffee drinkers.

2019-05-14T10:42:18.970648+00:00 IST

Political controversies associated with increased bullying

Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Heated political discourse over proposed laws involving marginalised groups can contribute to an increase in bullying.

2019-05-14T07:02:20.848406+00:00 IST

Opposites not only attract, also make good decisions together: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 13 (ANI): Two people with divergent attitudes can together make satisfactory decisions, in spite of their opposite personalities, a recent study suggests.

2019-05-13T07:55:30.705986+00:00 IST

Circus activity can improve mental health in children

Washington D.C. [USA], May 11 (ANI): Researchers have discovered the true value of circus skills and their unique ability to deliver significant mental health benefits.

2019-05-11T17:56:55.772929+00:00 IST

Location affects online privacy behavior, finds study

Washington DC [USA], May 11 (ANI): Researchers suggest that the location of a person does influence their willingness to disclose private information online.

2019-05-11T17:13:09.234540+00:00 IST

People trust machines more than human for private, financial information: Study

Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 11 (ANI): People tend to trust machines more than humans when it comes to sharing their private information and access to financial data, which could lead to both positive and negative online behaviour, a recent study revealed.

2019-05-11T13:13:49.659948+00:00 IST

White people struggle to perceive emotion on face of black people: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 11 (ANI): It is difficult for white people to identify and distinguish emotions on the faces of black people, a new study revealed. However, it doesn't happens the other way around.

2019-05-11T09:49:09.842944+00:00 IST

Source credibility is key to derailing fake news: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 9 (ANI): Fake news is a type of yellow journalism that has become a major concern today. A recent study has provided a roadmap for dealing with fake news.

2019-05-09T14:14:03.831803+00:00 IST

Researchers find brain region reserved for Pokemon characters

Washington D.C. [USA], May 7 (ANI): Here's an interesting piece of information for all the Pokenerd out there. Recent findings have identified preferential activation to Pokemon characters in the brains of people who played Pokemon videogames extensively as kids.

2019-05-07T12:59:21.519463+00:00 IST

In-store mobile use may lead to unplanned purchases: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], May 6 (ANI): An unplanned purchase during shopping is something we are all guilty of doing. However, a study has found that in-stores mobile phone usage that is unrelated to shopping may be associated with an increase in unplanned purchases. So think before you use the mobile!

2019-05-06T09:06:50.453672+00:00 IST

Here's how grunting influences perception in tennis

Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): Ever wonder why tennis players make grunting sounds while playing? Does it sound annoying? You are not alone. Many players believe that the grunting sound of their fellow players hampers their concentration. As part of the study, a team of researchers tried to understand whether this common complaint is justified.

2019-05-04T09:27:34.237986+00:00 IST

Recent study explores nuances of gossips

Washington D.C. [USA], May 4 (ANI): Turns out it is not just ladies who love indulging in spicy gossip sessions, men do too. A first of its kind study dug deep into the nitty-gritty of gossips and tried to answer questions like who gossips the most, what topics do people gossip about, and how often people gossip.

2019-05-04T09:10:47.645591+00:00 IST

Comic books portray exaggerated physical differences between male and female superheroes

Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): Within the pages of comic books of superheroes like Thor and Black Widow, male superheroes are portrayed as average obese, while females are shown as average close to underweight. They do not have a healthy body mass index (BMI), suggest researchers.

2019-05-02T12:10:29.843241+00:00 IST

Here's how little we know about women terrorists: Study

Washington DC [USA], Apr 30 (ANI): While terrorism has been a subject of discussion all over the world for years, a recent study highlights how little we know about women terrorists.

2019-04-30T09:14:38.119114+00:00 IST