Southern Italy’s young adults are glued to their phones – just like most of the world. Since COVID-19, phone use has skyrocketed, especially among people in their late teens and twenties. Phones help with everything: staying in touch, organizing life, and endless entertainment. But too much time onl
Marketing keeps changing with new tech and trends, but some core ideas stay the same. The best strategies still depend on human behavior, not just tools. Trust, real connections, and clear messages matter more than flashy campaigns. Companies that focus on these basics often succeed, while those cha
A large survey of over 1, 100 university students from twelve cities shows cinema is still mostly a group activity for this generation. Instead of seeing movies as a way to escape loneliness, most students said they go to laugh and chat with friends afterwards. The big screens and surround sound als
Work zones on highways slow down traffic but also force drivers to merge suddenly. Signs like flashing speed limits or digital message boards try to guide this process. A new look at real driving data from cameras and weather reports shows how these signs actually affect the choices drivers make. R
Pregnant mothers in Zahedan often stop breastfeeding sooner than health experts hope. The main reasons are a lack of confidence, not enough knowledge, and social pressures that make the task feel hard. Researchers thought an educational program built on a well‑known idea called the Theory of P
Researchers who study human behavior often point to religion as a major influence on how people think and act. Yet when it comes to pornography, the connection hasn’t been explored enough. Most studies assume religion shapes attitudes toward adult content, but few dig deeper. A recent push in academ
Many people think they know how to negotiate, but research shows they are often far from it. A study of real conversations found that most negotiators say more statements than questions, even though asking questions is linked to better deals. After the talks, participants overestimated how man
Research shows people with tattoos often face more challenges when it comes to healthcare. A study looked at adults in Utah from 2020 to 2022 to see if there’s a link between tattoos and overall health. The findings suggest that those with tattoos might have fewer doctor visits and are more likely t
Christina Powell grew up in Aurora and began working at Children’s Nebraska more than two decades ago. She has spent 24 years helping the hospital carry out its promise: to give every child a better chance to live. In January, Powell was chosen to lead the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health a
This season, beauty lovers are snapping up curated boxes filled with high-end products at a fraction of their retail price. The idea isn’t new, but the way it’s packaged—literally—has changed. Instead of blindly buying a single luxury item, shoppers now get a mix of prestige products wrapped in a st
