Chinese Marriage attitudes slowly changing
Chinese matchmaking agencies and relationship experts see less rosy prospects for marriage in the country despite celebrating Valentine's Day.
China’s Valentine’s Day: What Chinese do on Qixi or Seventh Day Festival
According to a Chinese folk love story, the Qixi Festival is the day when Niulang, a cowherd, and Zhinv, a beautiful weaver girl, meet annually. But in a modern society, celebrating the Qixi Festival may mean little more than spending money.
Evolution will punish the selfish and mean: It’s survival of the cooperative, not fittest
Biologists say they have new evidence that evolution tends to favor cooperation, not selfishness. The findings refute a theory popularized in 2012 that suggests meanies have the evolutionary upper hand. Selfishness isn't evolutionarily sustainable, according to the study.
Bill Gates’ family on Norway vacation, tasted our “Sørlandet” with Crown Prince’s family
The world's richest man Bill Gates and his family are on vacation here in Norway. His family decided on Thursday to also briefly visit the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway, Haakon Magnus and Mette-Marit, who happen to be on their annual summer family vacation and had brunch in my turf, literally.
Brain Sets Prices With Emotional Value: Controlling Ego whims can save you money
You might be falling in love with that new car, but you probably wouldn't pay as much for it if you could resist the feeling. Scientists have discovered that your feelings about something and the value you put on it are calculated similarly in a specific brain region.
Root Cause: Egotist CEOs Put Companies and Investors’ Funds at Risk, Study finds
CEOs need to demonstrate strong leadership and good decision-making skills, but CEOs with over-confidence and bloated Egos can involve their companies in riskier ventures and put investors’ funds at risk, according to a new study.
Is Oslo, Norway the Next Art Capital?
A combination of unrivaled government funding and wholesome creative energy has transformed this formerly hardscrabble Norwegian city into one of the most electrifying places to see new art.
Face to Face: Both sexes fall for looks and money say researchers
Men and women put similar importance on the physical appeal and earning prospects of potential mates, say researchers.
‘Ugly’ Ego Research: If you’re an unattractive employee, Co-Workers are cruel
Employees who are considered unattractive are more likely to deal with insults and bullying in the workplace.
Sphinx’ed: 4000 Year Old God of the Dead Relic Spins on its own at...
A 4,000-year-old ancient statue, which was an offering to the Egyptian God Osiris - regarded as God of the Dead, has puzzled curators at Manchester Museum in United Kingdom after the relic started to mysteriously spin 360 degrees on its own, in a perfect circle, despite being safely locked in a glass case for decades.
Americans, You’re Probably Not as Conservative as You Think
New research finds a disconnect between young Americans’ self-proclaimed political ideology and their opinions on actual issues.
Eve Gene shows Prince William, Prince Harry clear genetic link to an Indian ‘Housekeeper’
"Eve Gene" DNA testing has revealed that Duke of Cambridge Prince William and Prince Harry will become the first British monarchs with clear genetic link to India, the "Jewel of the Crown" via an Indian "housekeeper".
