Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return
Research confirms what many coffee shop patrons intuitively know.
December 2, 2024
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Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.
December 2, 2024
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Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Bl
By playing with scale, Massey brings new attention to everyday objects.
December 2, 2024
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Fossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago
Ancient fossil footprints are the first evidence of two different hominin species − Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei…
November 28, 2024
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Obesity or being overweight afflicts over 208 million kids, adolescents and adults in the US − new r
If obesity trends continue on the current trajectory, more than 80% of US adults will be overweight or obese.
November 27, 2024
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Why Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and
Under the terms of the deal, Israel will gradually withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah isn’t allowed to rebuild near…
November 27, 2024
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An upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according
A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact…
November 27, 2024
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UN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope
National leaders may be struggling to agree, but businesses see the economic benefits of clean energy, states are cutting…
November 27, 2024
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Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics
Where are the limits to using AI honestly and transparently? 3 philosophies can help the debate: deontological ethics, consequentialism…
November 27, 2024
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Cycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks th
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike…
November 27, 2024
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Cinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves
Lead can end up in cinnamon in a number of ways, but how much it contributes to blood lead levels in consumers depends on…
November 27, 2024
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Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
November 27, 2024
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On Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat d
For Buddhists, Bodhi Day represents hope and the potential to overcome suffering.
November 27, 2024
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To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash
An economist swears by this technique.
November 27, 2024
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‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters
Understanding the common terms that Trump supporters scorn can help decrease polarization in the country
November 27, 2024
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Trump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy –
Donald Trump’s false claims about Haitian immigrants echo an enduring element in the history of American housing − that…
November 26, 2024
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