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Costs, considerations of switching to natural or organic methods
When Kansas State University graduate student Ben Wileman was a practicing veterinarian in Belle Fourche, S.D., natural and organic labels were a big focus for the beef producers he saw. view more (2008-04-23)
Holiday-makers Need Clearer Information
AS millions of people prepare to enjoy their summer vacation an expert from Staffordshire University believes the tourism industry should make it clearer to consumers who is supplying their holiday. Tourism expert Dr Paul Downward says in a bid to improve transparency and consumer choice the holiday industry should adopt similar reforms to... view more... (2003-06-16)
Improved rating for residential fuel cells
A new performance rating system for residential fuel cells developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) can help prospective buyers assess the economic value of alternative fuel-cell technologies. view more (2006-06-28)
Lesser of two evils: When do we prefer to get rid of things?
The theory of loss aversion is used in many contexts to explain why potential loss has a greater mitigating influence on behavior than potential gain. view more (2007-10-08)
How to imbue products with symbolic meaning
Many people pay silly money to wear a particular logo or a designer brand. Of course, a designer outfit doesn't keep you any warmer or dryer than an unbranded one, but functionality is only part of the story. Designer products say something about you - you are a trendy, sexy or sophisticated person. Brands help us to express who we think we are... view more... (2008-01-07)
Oohs and aahs: Vowel sounds affect our perceptions of products
Would you drive a SUV called a Himmer" Phonetic symbolism refers to the notion that the sounds of words, apart from their assigned definition, convey meaning. view more (2007-09-13)
VTT introduces unique, human voice-based guidance system for mobile phones
Route directions prove particularly useful for the visually impaired VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a unique guidance system for mobile phones, directed and directing by voice. The system provides relief for the everyday life of the visually impaired, in particular for their use of public transportation, but is also... view more... (2004-06-08)
Meacher - Urges The Electronics Industry To Design Out Environmental Inefficiencies
Environment Minister Michael Meacher today urged electronics manufacturers to promote more environmentally friendly products and design out inefficient energy features to help the consumer. Better product design, clear labelling and advice on use and disposal are already positive features of Britain's electronics industry. The mandatory EU energy... view more... (2002-03-07)
Ad click-through rate lower than previously thought
The rate of ad clicks from sponsored and non-sponsored links was reported in a recent study conducted by researchers from Penn State and the Queensland University of Technology. view more (2009-02-26)
Study: Cigarette packaging still misleading consumers over health hazards
New research suggests that current regulations have failed to remove misleading information from cigarette packaging, revealing that a substantial majority of consumers believe cigarettes are less hazardous when the packs display words such as "silver" or "smooth," lower numbers incorporated into the brand name, lighter colours... view more... (2009-07-28)
Research pinpointing investors risk tolerance could massively benefit stock market
Researchers from the University of Warwick's Institute of Applied Cognitive Science have devised a new method of obtaining a precise understanding of a consumer's tolerance of risk. The research can be used to help match consumers with financial options that are closely keyed to the exact level of risk that investor feels comfortable with. This... view more... (2003-06-03)
Carnegie Mellon researchers say use of switchgrass could solve energy woes
Carnegie Mellon University researchers say the use of switchgrass could help break U.S. dependence on fossil fuels and curb costly transportation costs. view more (2006-05-05)
Greater vigilance needed on safety of over the counter drugs
It is currently rare for pharmacists to record the details of patients to whom they sell over the counter medicines but an editorial in this week's BMJ argues that it would be in the public health interest for pharmacists to do so. David Clark of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Otago, New Zealand and Layton and Saad Shakir of the... view more... (2001-09-26)
UC Davis study finds high arsenic levels in herbal kelp supplements
A study of herbal kelp supplements led by UC Davis public health expert Marc Schenker concludes that its medicinal use may cause inadvertent arsenic poisoning and health dangers for consumers, especially when overused. Schenker and two researchers evaluated nine over-the-counter herbal kelp products and found higher than acceptable arsenic levels... view more... (2007-04-09)
Researchers & bakers combine to plug mineral gap in UK soil linked to fertility & cancer
A consortium of researchers, farmers and a major baker are working together to fill future supermarket shelves with loaves of bread that will arrest the plummeting levels in the UK diet of a mineral that plays a significant role in male fertility and the prevention of some cancers. view more (2004-09-23)
Dutch research forms the basis of future European statute book.
Researchers from the Utrecht University have completed a draft version of principles concerning European sales law. The legislation helps consumers in the case of non-conforming goods, for example. The principles will be published in 2003 and will eventually become part of the future European civil code. view more (2002-11-15)
Voluntary Health Organizations: Publishers Announce Major Information Initiative
Service Will Allow Patients Direct Access to Latest Research view more (2004-12-08)
Ethical consumption: Consumer driven or political phenomenon?
The most effective campaigns to encourage ethical consumption are those that take place at a collective level, such as the creation of Fairtrade cities, rather than those that target individual behaviour. view more (2007-08-09)
NIST method improves reliability of GPS clocks
Widely used by the military, first responders, surveyors and even consumers, GPS is a navigation and positioning system consisting of ground-based monitors and a constellation of satellites that rely on atomic clocks. view more (2005-10-10)
Safety checks for GM foods must be better, says Royal Society
Safety assessments should be improved before a greater variety of foods made from genetically modified plants are declared fit for human consumption, a Royal Society report warns today (4 February 2002). The report concludes that there is no reason to doubt the safety of foods made from GM ingredients that are currently available, nor to believe... view more... (2002-02-04)
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