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Bizarre Study Finds Drivers Try to Hit Animals [VIDEO]

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:15:42 +0000

It should be considered a brilliant leap in the telling of humanity whenever the real face of the human condition is exposed – especially when it exposes the wrath of cold-blooded rubber animal killers.

That’s what we said — rubber animal killers.

Research Finds Young People Can't Live Without a Smartphone

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:15:40 +0000

A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people. Nielsen gathered data to learn more about the age, income and demographics of the typical US smartphone user. Specifically, the firm wanted to know if lower prices are making the devices [...]

Turns Out There Is a Difference Between Dog People and Cat People

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:55:55 +0000

We’ve all made the assumptions about a person based on whether they own a cat or a dog. But do these stereotypes have any basis in real life?

The folks at Hunch.com set out to answer that question by polling nearly 200,000 pet owners on whether they have a cat or a dog and then crossing that information with general lifestyle question the respondents also answered.

Read on for the results of the survey.

Arsenic Found In Popular Juice Brands

David Drew — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:51:12 +0000

I remember the controversy when this first came up, but now another study is showing the same scary result: Arsenic has long been recognized as a poison and a contaminant in drinking water, but now concerns are growing about arsenic in foods, especially in fruit juices that are a mainstay for children. Controversy over [...]

Prominent Global-Warming Skeptic Becomes Believer After 2-Year Study

David Drew — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:05:17 +0000

I doubt this will change many people's opinion, but it is interesting because it involves processing actual data. When it comes to movies, music, politics and things of that nature I generally don't get too emotional about people's opinion as everyone has a right to their own.

When it comes to opinions based on some factual data, then I do tend to take interest in what people more educated than myself are lead to believe. Global warning has been a hot topic recently so this study caught my eye, especially when I saw who conducted it.

Should You Quit Taking Vitamins? Could They Be Shortening Your Life?

David Drew — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:19:32 +0000

Have you heard of the study that found people who take multivitamins may actually be shortening their lives. Sometimes you hear reports like this that are presented for shock value. Then you dig a little deeper and realize the study may not have been as thorough as you'd like. I have done my best over the years to take a multivitamin and I don't plan to stop based on this latest report and here is why:

Study Finds That Being Easily Embarrassed Is a 'Sign of Virtue'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:08:44 +0000

People who are quick to be moderately embarrassed are more trustworthy, more generous, and more likely to be monogamous, according to a study from the University of California at Berkeley. Researchers videotaped 60 college students telling stories about an embarrassing moment – for example asking an overweight woman if she is pregnant — and then rated the speakers on [...]

Study Finds Webpages are Read By People in an F-Shaped Pattern

B105 Staff — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:16:35 +0000

A new study by usability expert Jakob Nielsen reveals that when webpages are read, we read and scan the text in an F-shape.

Using eyetracking software, he found the first paragraph gets the most attention, making the top horizontal line of the F. The next paragraph only gets half the attention of the first, tracing the second shorter horizontal line of the F. And finally, we skim down the rest of the article vertically.

New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do

B105 Staff — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:00:46 +0000

Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.

The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.

Study: What Kind of Humor Do People Seek in Significant Others?

B105 Staff — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:42:46 +0000

Sure, people say they want sense of humor in a potential mate, but what kind of humor are they talking about?

A new study by matchmaking site eHarmony sought to find out the answer to that very question.

Study Suggests Women Are Turned Off by Men Who Smile

B105 Staff — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:13:56 +0000

According to a new study, women aren't attracted to men who smile.

Researchers from the University of British Columbia had 1000 adults rate hundreds of photos of members of the opposite sex for sexual attractiveness. In the images, the models displayed a wide-range of facial expressions an

Research Shows Sitting Can Kill You

B105 Staff — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:42:02 +0000

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing.

Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years.

The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in good shape double their risk for heart attack if their job requires them to sit most of the time.