Why visual harmony is the most powerful tool in product design
A meta-analysis of 30 years of marketing research reveals which design elements make products most appealing, how economic and cultural ...
For male startup founders, average looks may pay off best in the pitch room, according to new Shark Tank study
Being good-looking usually helps in the workplace, but startup pitching follows different rules. New research using AI facial analysis reveals ...
Why struggling with bills feels even worse when you think the economy is booming
For workers struggling to pay the bills, believing the national economy is thriving is linked to a stronger sense of ...
Feeling stuck in an unwanted work location takes a measurable toll on mental health
When employees are forced to work in a location they do not prefer and feel powerless to change it, their ...
Why having a self-sacrificing boss can feel like a trap, according to psychology
Self-sacrificing bosses are often praised as inspirational, but new research shows their personal sacrifices can create conformity pressure that pushes ...
News about shortages only triggers stockpiling when shoppers start searching online, study finds
A five-year study of supermarket checkout data reveals that news coverage of product shortages does not automatically cause shoppers to ...
Chronic loneliness is linked to lower interest in fair-trade products
Shoppers experiencing long-term loneliness are less likely to buy fair-trade or child-labor-free products, though they still buy eco-friendly goods. A ...
A discriminating algorithm sparks less moral outrage than a human loan officer, study finds
People feel less moral outrage when an AI denies loans to minority applicants than when a human does. New research ...
What happens to your well-being when your job becomes your calling?
Can loving your job too much ruin your personal life? A study of skilled craftspeople finds that deep professional identity ...
How a boss’s psychopathic traits shape employee performance
A study of Belgian business leaders and their staff finds that while cold-hearted and impulsive bosses are linked to worse ...