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It’s crunch time at the office—deadlines are looming, employees are slammed, bosses are panicked. Who’s in their element? The Machiavellians, that’s who. According to a study in the Journal of Business and Psychology, the people who thrive the most in tough office conditions are Machiavellians. Researchers assessed 110 psychology students … Read More
Know that Bono endorses a bunch of charities, but can’t remember exactly which ones? Well, you’re not alone; new research suggests that celebrity endorsements don’t really help charities, but they sure as hell help said celebrities. Writing in the International Journal of Cultural Studies, researchers say that celebrities aren’t effective … Read More
We have bad news for everyone, everywhere: you need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Like, twice as much. A new study (pdf warning) in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that, globally, we’re missing out on key nutrients in a big way. In fact, the vast majority of … Read More
We love video games as much as the next guy—or maybe more than the next guy—but if there’s one thing they won’t do, it’s reduce stress. Neither do movies, TV, or other media. According to a study published in the Journal of Communication, high stressed people who play video games … Read More
So, you want to impress the cute brunette at the bar—what do you do? Drag race, or play with fire? Assuming your personality isn’t an asset, the correct answer would be the second one. According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, women are attracted to … Read More
