4/1/13
Male scientists are more likely than female scientists to commit fraud, according to research published in the journal mBio. Misconduct is responsible for two-thirds of all retractions of scientific papers, while errors comprise the r
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What Parents Spend on Children’s Lunches and School Supplies, and How They Feel About College Savings
4/1/2013
It takes a lot of money to get children ready for school each year, including the purchase of school supplies, clothing, and whatever else school administrators order parents to purchase.
Yet the amount parents spend on their children fo
The Oversharing Generation: Millennials’ Preference for Spotlight Alters Mom-Targeted Marketing Strategies
4/1/13
As befits a generation whose peers include Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, millennial moms want to be in the spotlight. At all times. Recent generations lived through their children, or at least ceded attention to them.
Those moms stayed
Workplace Flexibility Differs by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
4/1/13
Asian men are more likely than Asian women to be able to adjust their working hours or locations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Black women are more likely than black men to be able to adjust their work schedules, but they’re eq
Teens Can’t Live Without Internet, Texting, and Cable TV
4/1/2013
Teens are most reluctant to live without an Internet connection, according to JWT Intelligence. They also value their cell phone, texting with friends, and cable TV. One notable difference between U.S. and U.K. teens is their dining prefe
Workplace Flexibility Differs by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity
4/1/13
Asian men are more likely than Asian women to be able to adjust their working hours or locations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Black women are more likely than black men to be able to adjust their work schedules, but they’re eq
Females Are Underrepresented in Media
4/1/13
Women are less prevalent than men on screen in popular media in nearly all instances, according to the nonprofit See Jane Run organization and the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Whereas a gender-balanced cast is def
Beavis, Butt-head Turn Wheelies in Skateboard Deal
4/1/2013
Viacom International Media Networks teams with action sports brand Globe International to introduce a limited-edition line of skateboards, accessories, and footwear based on MTV’s Beavis and Butt-head. The Globe x Beavis and Butt-head col
Women’s Fashion Trends to Watch
4/1/13
Fashion forecaster WGSN predicts higher-end fabrics and patterns and plunging necklines will be key trends in women’s apparel for fall 2013. Other trends to watch:
- Sweatshirts as the new staple top, with four distinctions: all-o
Mission Determines Where Shoppers Go
4/1/13
A majority of grocery shoppers (83%) purchase fewer than 15 items, according to the Clorox Co., and shoppers go to different stores depending on their needs. They are most likely to head to the drugstore when seeking food for immediate consump