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Released: 10-Sep-2013 12:40 PM EDT
Threat to Privacy Found in Auto Insurance “Pay As You Drive” Programs
Dick Jones Communications

Auto insurance 'pay as you drive' programs can be used to correctly infer one's destination, researchers find.

Released: 6-May-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Better Way Found to Test Emissions of Heavy Duty Trucks
Dick Jones Communications

Researchers have developed an improved way to test heavy duty trucks for pollution emissions. It is far more reliable and less costly the the current test. If used, it could save millions in transportation costs.

Released: 28-Mar-2013 2:30 PM EDT
Everything You Know About Osmosis Is (Probably) Wrong
Dick Jones Communications

Even though the concept is important to plant and human physiology, osmosis is understood in biology and chemistry in simple -- and often incorrect -- way.

Released: 28-Feb-2013 3:45 PM EST
Study Finds Terrestrial Spiders to be Good Predictors of Aquatic Mercury Pollution
Dick Jones Communications

Spiders that live along lake shorelines are good predictors of mercury pollution in and around bodies of water, according to a recent study by researchers at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Released: 11-Feb-2013 8:00 AM EST
(Not) Bringing Up Baby: The Effect of Jealousy on Men’s and Women’s Parenting Interest
Dick Jones Communications

Both chronically jealous men and women show less interest in infants and decreased happiness upon receiving pregnancy news. But jealous women show a higher level of “parental investment” in a child than do jealous men.

Released: 9-Jan-2013 3:00 PM EST
Survey Investigating Risky Behaviors by First-Semester College Students Points to Path for Prevention
Dick Jones Communications

Rresearch from the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) at Susquehanna University and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) suggests that dialogue between parents and their first-year college students may be more important than ever.

Released: 17-Dec-2012 10:00 AM EST
Nine Tips for Holiday Hotel Savings
Dick Jones Communications

Save money on hotel fees during holiday travel with this advice.

Released: 14-Dec-2012 4:55 PM EST
Sources Available on Mass Shootings, School Violence, Gun Control
Dick Jones Communications

Professors, authors, and school security experts are available to talk about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.

Released: 1-Nov-2012 11:40 AM EDT
New Way to Measure Ethics of Ads is Developed at Penn State
Dick Jones Communications

The advertising ethicality evaluative map (AEEM), conceived by Lee Ahern of Penn State’s College of Communications, separates individual advertisements on a four-quadrant map to enable people to see which ads may be problematic.

Released: 25-Oct-2012 3:40 PM EDT
Study Highlights the Current State of Women in Leadership
Dick Jones Communications

The Women’s College of the University of Denver and The White House Project have conducted a national study examining women’s positional leadership across 14 sectors.

Released: 22-Oct-2012 11:20 AM EDT
Study Highlights the Current State of Women in Leadership Roles
Dick Jones Communications

The Women’s College of the University of Denver and The White House Project, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to advance women’s leadership, have conducted a national study examining women’s positional leadership across 14 sectors. Four of the sectors are being unveiled at this time.

Released: 18-Oct-2012 11:00 AM EDT
When Buddhists Attack: the Curious Relationship Between Zen & the Martial Arts
Dick Jones Communications

What does a religion known for teaching non-violence have to do with martial arts disciplines designed to cripple or kill? A great deal, it turns out.

Released: 10-Oct-2012 9:30 AM EDT
Does This Recession Make Me Look Black?
Dick Jones Communications

White persons viewing pictures of bi-racial people are more likely to categorize the faces as black when given cues signaling economic recession. They are more likely to label the faces as white when shown cues of economic prosperity.

Released: 19-Sep-2012 1:05 PM EDT
Selling Faith: Marketing Christian Popular Culture to Christian and Non-Christian Audiences
Dick Jones Communications

As the Christian retailing industry grows, so too grows tension when artists must decide whether to target their message and marketing efforts toward non-Christians.

Released: 23-Aug-2012 12:30 PM EDT
Advertising Study: Upper-Middle Income Countries Muddle the Message When Competing for Foreign Direct Investment
Dick Jones Communications

Advertising used to build a positive image for countries as they compete for foreign direct investment varies significantly depending on a country’s income, according to a recent benchmark study by Daniel Baack, an assistant professor of marketing at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, and Rick T. Wilson, assistant professor of marketing and international business at Hofstra University.

Released: 14-Aug-2012 10:40 AM EDT
Acceptance of Body Type Empowers Women, Study Finds
Dick Jones Communications

Fat women who accept their bodies find more self-confidence and better sexual relationships. Those who struggle with their body size, however, report less sexual fulfillment and are more likely to say that men used them sexually.

Released: 31-Jul-2012 5:40 PM EDT
Identifying Dolphins with Technology
Dick Jones Communications

A student-developed computer program simplifies the process of manual photo identification of bottlenose dolphins and other species.

Released: 27-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Amount Of "Green" Advertising Depends on Health of Economy
Dick Jones Communications

The volume of "green" advertising rises and falls in conjunction with key indicators of economic growth. That's the finding from a study of 30 years of environmental ads in National Geographic Magazine.

Released: 2-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Recession Boosts Beauty Product Sales, Study Finds
Dick Jones Communications

Times of economic recession may increase a woman’s desire to buy beauty products, according to a series of studies headed by Sarah E. Hill, assistant professor of social psychology at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Her research showed that women who were primed with news of the economic recession reported an increased interest in purchasing goods they believed could enhance physical attractiveness, including lipstick, perfume and designer jeans. The same subjects reported a decreased desire to purchase consumer goods that could not enhance attractiveness.

Released: 2-Jul-2012 10:00 AM EDT
The War of 1812: Forgotten but Not Lost
Dick Jones Communications

In commemoration of the bicentennial of the start of the Revolutionary War, the United States went to great lengths to celebrate the war that led to the founding of an American nation. Events were planned across the country. Reenactments depicted battle scenes. Even anniversary coins were minted to celebrate 200 years since the Declaration of Independence. In 2012 however, none of those items are on the docket for the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Despite the similarities in foes, as the U.S. squared off against Great Britain for a second time, several circumstances have seemed to downgrade the War of 1812 into mediocrity in the minds of Americans today.

Released: 7-Jun-2012 10:30 AM EDT
University of Denver to Co-Host the 5th Annual Political Networks Conference & Workshops
Dick Jones Communications

The University of Denver (DU), in conjunction with the University of Colorado, will host the 5th Annual Political Networks Conference & Workshops from June 13-16 at the Wolf Law Building on the Boulder campus.

Released: 4-Jun-2012 3:10 PM EDT
Plastic Particles More Prevalent in Oceans Than Previously Thought
Dick Jones Communications

A new study finds surface water samples are insufficient in determining the prevalence of plastic debris in oceans.

Released: 4-Jun-2012 3:05 PM EDT
CARE/SADD Survey Investigates Risky Behaviors by Teens on College Visits
Dick Jones Communications

High school juniors and seniors sometimes get more than a campus tour on college visits, suggests a new national survey by the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) at Susquehanna University and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

Released: 2-May-2012 2:50 PM EDT
Runner's High Played a Role in Human Evolution
Dick Jones Communications

Aerobic exercise triggers a reward system in the body of mammals built for endurance – like humans – but not other creatures, a new study from the University of Arizona and Eckerd College says.

Released: 25-Apr-2012 9:00 AM EDT
New Book Published on Family Group Decision Making
Dick Jones Communications

Aimed at professionals faced with hard choices on family matters, this book shows how restorative practices empowers families to solve their own problems with a minimum of government intervention.

Released: 18-Apr-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Energy: The Tipping point for U.S. – China Relations, Study Finds
Dick Jones Communications

Energy could very well become the tipping point that sours or improves relations between the Chinese and the United States, according to recent research in the Asian Politics and Policy journal this month. The study, which examines strategies employed by the Chinese to procure energy from Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq, signals that while the United States should not fear China’s actions, it’s best to keep a close watch on what the Chinese are doing.

   
Released: 17-Apr-2012 10:00 AM EDT
Survey Finds Errors in Wikipedia Articles
Dick Jones Communications

Sixty percent of Wikipedia articles about companies contain factual errors. But when public relations professionals try to correct them the rules often get in the way.

Released: 16-Apr-2012 4:00 PM EDT
An Online Snub Hurts As Much as a Real One
Dick Jones Communications

A snub on Facebook feels just as painful as one in real life, suggests new research from Misericordia University and Penn State.

Released: 10-Apr-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Fish, Bugs and Mercury Contamination in Small Ponds: Why We Should Worry About Aquatic Insects and Hg Contamination
Dick Jones Communications

There have been many scientific studies looking at the levels of toxic mercury (Hg) in fish. After all, fish can end up directly on our plate. However, far fewer studies have examined Hg levels in aquatic insects. This is a significant oversight because aquatic insects are an important source of Hg to fish and even terrestrial wildlife.

Released: 9-Apr-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Substance Abuse More Stigmatized Than Smoking, Obesity
Dick Jones Communications

Substance use is considerably more stigmatized than smoking or obesity, according to a new study by Albright College.

Released: 12-Mar-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Healthcare: The Doomsday Vote for Democrats
Dick Jones Communications

Despite the numerous votes that passed through the House of Representatives during the 111th United States Congress, health care reform may have single-handedly given Democrats a crippling blow, costing them majority control, according to a new study.

1-Mar-2012 10:35 AM EST
Restorative Practices Work Against Bullying, Keynoter Says
Dick Jones Communications

The new social science of restorative practices is effective in preventing and dealing with bullying problems in schools, says the keynote speaker at a conference on bullying at Southern Connecticut. State U.

Released: 29-Feb-2012 9:35 AM EST
Unlocking the Secrets of Sea Turtle Migration
Dick Jones Communications

Sea turtles have long and complex lives; they can live into their 70s or 80s and they famously return to their birthplace to nest. But new research suggests this isn’t the only big migration in a sea turtle’s life.

Released: 23-Feb-2012 9:00 AM EST
Book Describes Six Views on Human Sexuality
Dick Jones Communications

There are six "lenses" through which people view sexuality in our pluralistic society. Thus there are few shared understandings or "rules of engagement." This leads to pain and disappointment for many people.

Released: 20-Feb-2012 7:00 AM EST
Bird Stewards Increase the Effectiveness of Protected Beaches
Dick Jones Communications

Bird stewards – individuals who police protected beaches and educate the public about the birds who inhabit it – greatly increase the effectiveness of protected beaches, an Eckerd College survey finds.

Released: 20-Jan-2012 11:20 AM EST
Facial Symmetry May Play a Role in "Gaydar"
Dick Jones Communications

Researchers at Albright College in Reading, Pa examined how perceptions of a person’s sexual orientation are influenced by facial symmetry and proportions. Self-identified heterosexuals had facial features that were slightly more symmetrical than homosexuals. And the more likely raters perceived someone as heterosexual, the more symmetrical that person’s features were.

Released: 20-Jan-2012 11:15 AM EST
Sleep vs. Cuddling: Study Looks at What Happens After Sex
Dick Jones Communications

According to a recent study by evolutionary psychologists at the University of Michigan and Albright College in Pennsylvania, the tendency to fall asleep first after sex is associated with greater partner desire for bonding and affection.

Released: 18-Jan-2012 4:15 PM EST
Plate Size Doesn't Help Reduce Calories
Dick Jones Communications

The size of one’s dinner plate does not help to curb energy intake or control portion sizes, according to a recent study conducted at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.

Released: 16-Dec-2011 1:35 PM EST
Disclosure Information May Not Mean Much to Voters
Dick Jones Communications

Campaign finance disclosure information may not help voters better identify the positions of interest groups, according to a new study at the University of Rochester.

Released: 13-Dec-2011 2:30 PM EST
Restorative Practices Found to Improve School Safety
Dick Jones Communications

Interviews and data from 40 schools suggest that restorative practices are an effective alternative to zero tolerance behavior policies in elementary, middle, and secondary schools.

Released: 15-Nov-2011 11:00 AM EST
Opinion: Lapses and Lessons from the Happy Valley Horror Show
Dick Jones Communications

The ethical lapses at Penn State have provided some important lessons, says a prominent counselor and psychologist.

Released: 7-Nov-2011 12:20 PM EST
Study Looks at Predicting NFL Betting Lines
Dick Jones Communications

When bookmakers set the over/under line for NFL games they tend to give weight to the number of points a team scored in its immediate previous game. But that statistic is a poor predictor of the number of points to be scored in the next game, says a new study.

Released: 21-Sep-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Jewish Holidays Affect Stock Market
Dick Jones Communications

Does the old Wall Street adage “Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur” yield returns? Yes, say researchers at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who have studied the “Jewish Holiday Effect.”

Released: 9-Aug-2011 9:40 AM EDT
Tips on How to Interview using Skype
Dick Jones Communications

Some things that work well in person-to-person interviews can cause problems when interviewing via Skype, say two authors of a new book on professional communication.

Released: 8-Aug-2011 2:50 PM EDT
Graphic Warning Labels Reduces Demand for Cigarettes
Dick Jones Communications

Will graphic cigarette package warning labels significantly reduce demand? A new study in the September 2011 issue of Health Poicy suggests it will.

Released: 4-Aug-2011 3:00 PM EDT
U. of Denver Law Students File Federal Suit to Protect Sharks
Dick Jones Communications

University of Denver's Sturm College of Law Environmental Law Clinic filed a federal lawsuit Aug. 4 to protect the porbeagle shark because it cannot protect itself from overfishing that has pushed it to the brink of extinction.

Released: 23-Jun-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Newly Accredited Grad School Began With Hope for Troubled Youth
Dick Jones Communications

The world's first graduate school wholly dedicated to the emerging field of restorative practices has been granted accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Released: 25-May-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Page Center Awards Research Grants for 2011-2012
Dick Jones Communications

The Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication at Penn State University has awarded ten grants worth $55,600 and named 16 communication researchers from around the nation to be Page and Johnson Legacy Scholars for 2011-12.

Released: 2-May-2011 10:00 AM EDT
23 Studies Find Positive Link Between Library Spending and Student Learning
Dick Jones Communications

When support for school libraries rises reading scores rise too. That's what researchers at Mansfield University in PA found when they examined studies done in 22 states and one Canadian province.

Released: 1-May-2011 12:00 PM EDT
Domestic Violence Taken Less Seriously in Older Couples
Dick Jones Communications

Do social workers, police and others take domestic violence among older people less seriously than they do among younger couples? A recent survey suggests that they might.



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