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More competitors, less competition

(PhysOrg.com) -- Americans love competition, but the more challengers involved, the less likely we are to compete, says a University of Michigan professor.

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Do thin models and celebrities really help sell to women?

Advertisers who put images of female celebrities and models next to their products spark scorn rather than shopping, according to new research.

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Regrets? Study examines how people can cope

Although Edith Piaf defiantly sang, "Non, je ne regrette rien," most people will have their share of regrets over their lifetime. Indeed, anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare...

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'Conspicuous conservation' a factor in socially responsible product...

Companies may a bigger incentive to invest in developing socially responsible products if it means those who eventually buy them can stand a little taller than those who don't, says new research.

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What's driving the next generation of green products?

If you purchased a Toyota Prius, you may have been driven by the desire to conserve the environment or to save yourself some money at the gas pump. But consumers may also choose to buy sustainable...

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