A Chapman University study finds that Orange County adolescents are more likely to vape when their school is located near e-cigarette specialty retailers. The study also reveals a high prevalence of e-cigarette use among local teens, with 27.5% of high school students having tried e-cigarettes.
The survey found that Americans fear government corruption, terrorism, and health concerns, with a shift towards more personal anxieties. Beliefs in conspiracy theories also emerged as a significant concern, with nearly half of respondents believing the government is concealing information.
A recent study by Chapman University found significant racial disparities in breastfeeding rates among US mothers, with Black mothers being nine times more likely to receive formula in the hospital than white mothers. The research also identified higher poverty rates and lower education levels as contributing factors, while a strong fa...
A joint study between CARD and Chapman University analyzed over 800 children with ASD, finding that Board Certified Behavioral Analyst experience and hours of therapy are crucial for successful treatment. The research provides insights into optimizing treatment plans and improving outcomes.
Researchers have observed experimental indication of a phenomenon where superconductors, lasers, and Bose-Einstein condensates coexist. By combining experiments with theoretical models, they found that high-energy side-peak emission may originate from strongly bound electron-hole pairs persisting in an optical cavity.
A national US study by Chapman University found that body image is strongly linked to overall life satisfaction and feelings about romantic relationships. Dissatisfied individuals reported lower self-esteem, less satisfying sex lives, and higher neuroticism.
Researchers found that women exposed to disclaimer labels on digitally altered images did not report higher body satisfaction than those exposed to unaltered images. Subvertising efforts, however, were ineffective in improving body image.
A national study examining how men feel about their bodies found that between 20-40% of men reported feeling dissatisfied with their physical appearance. Gay men were more likely to report feelings of pressure from the media, social pressures, and discomfort in public, highlighting common issues across both heterosexual and gay men.
A Chapman University study found that couples who engage in regular foreplay, set a romantic mood, and express love experience higher sexual satisfaction. The study of over 38,747 men and women aged 40-46 revealed that satisfied couples also reported more frequent sex, oral sex, and orgasms.
A study by Chapman University researchers reveals that news articles portraying obesity in different ways influence people's attitudes towards obesity-related public policies and anti-fat prejudice. The 'fat rights' frame was found to reduce prejudice, while the 'public health crisis' and 'personal responsibility' frames exacerbated it.
A study by Chapman University found that Asian American women reported lower evaluations of attractiveness and comfort with appearance compared to white women. The researchers discovered significant differences in satisfaction with face, eyes, nose, and shape of face among the two groups.
A new quantum phenomenon, the 'quantum pigeonhole principle,' violates a fundamental principle of nature by demonstrating how to put an arbitrarily large number of particles in two boxes without any two particles ending up in the same box. This discovery has major implications for understanding non-locality and the future of technology.
The GEO-CRADLE consortium coordinates regional institutions to support effective integration of Earth Observation (EO) capacities, modeling, and data exploitation skills. The project provides a roadmap for implementing GEOSS and Copernicus in the region, with a focus on climate change, food security, access to raw materials and energy.
Chapman University has been awarded a $4 million U.S. Army Research Office grant to develop advanced methods for extracting information from continuous microwave signals. The project, led by Dr. Justin Dressel, aims to improve upon existing error correction methods using superconducting quantum bits.
Chapman University associate professor Hesham El-Askary is the regional coordinator for a €3 million European Union Grant. The project, GEO-CRADLE, aims to strengthen earth observation networks in the region, addressing specific challenges affecting global understanding of climate and natural resources.
Chapman University has been awarded a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant to investigate the controls of methane production in peatland ecosystems. The project, called SPRUCE, aims to determine the levels of warming at which ecosystems will reach a critical change in temperature and carbon dioxide levels.
The Chapman University Survey of American Fears reveals the top 10 things Americans fear most, including government corruption, cyber-terrorism, and economic collapse. Nearly a fourth of Americans report engaging in actions driven by fear, such as voting for a candidate or purchasing a gun.
A study by researchers at Chapman University proposes a mathematical approach to identify the most effective way to spread information on Facebook using cancer screenings as a health intervention. The research challenges established methods and suggests that both opinion leaders and social clusters can be used to maximize reach.
A study of 60,058 heterosexual men and women found that height and body mass index do not strongly predict the number of sex partners. Short men reported fewer partners, while men in middle BMI ranges had more extensive sexual histories. Underweight women also had few partners due to health issues or low motivation.
A recent study by Chapman University reveals that men and women differ in their preferences for attractive partners, with wealthier individuals and those with higher education levels having stronger preferences. The study also found that age and income level play a significant role in shaping these preferences.
Chapman University researchers found that older adults acquire skills prior to first reproduction and develop further to meet increasing demands. In a traditional society, older adults are often regarded as experts due to their complementary skills. They excel at planning, conflict negotiation, and delegation.
Researchers at Chapman University have published two studies revealing widespread mislabeling of meat species in consumer commercial products, including ground meat and game meats. The studies identified significant discrepancies between product labels and actual species, highlighting the need for improved quality control measures.
The study examines how US adults rely on friends for expressive, instrumental, and companionate support, with findings suggesting similar numbers of friends across genders and sexual orientations. GLB individuals have similar numbers of friends as heterosexual men and women, and close friendships are linked to overall life satisfaction.
Researchers at Chapman University found tremendous diversity in how nitrogen-fixing plants regulate their relationships with soil bacteria. Plants were grown across a gradient of nitrogen availability, revealing that some species can turn off nitrogen fixation under high soil conditions, while others do not regulate it.
A recent study published by Chapman University researchers found that greater life satisfaction in older adults is associated with a reduced risk of mortality. The study also revealed that variability in life satisfaction across time increases mortality risk, particularly among less satisfied individuals.
A large-scale study of nearly 64,000 Americans reveals distinct gender differences in response to potential infidelity. Heterosexual men are more likely to be upset by sexual infidelity, while heterosexual women are more likely to be upset by emotional infidelity.
A Chapman University study found that 24.1% of tested herbs from Los Angeles and Seattle markets contained E. coli, while one sample showed Salmonella. The research highlights the need for better food safety measures at farmers' markets.
A study by Chapman University's Food Science Program has identified 20 commercial pet foods that were potentially mislabeled, containing undeclared meat species such as pork. The research focused on the presence of eight meat species in dog and cat food products, with chicken being the most common detected species.
Scientists from Chapman University and several other institutions develop an experiment to track quantum trajectories, comparing them to a recent theory predicting the most likely path. The results show good agreement between theory and experiment, verifying the theory and opening the way for active quantum control techniques.
Researchers at Chapman University and Vienna University of Technology successfully separated a neutron from its magnetic field, defying classical notions of particle properties. The experiment utilized neutron interferometry to isolate the particle's spin from its direction of motion.
A Chapman University research team, led by Yakir Aharonov and Jeff Tollaksen, has challenged long-held beliefs about the transition from microscopic to macroscopic scales in nature. Their paper proposes a new theory that gives different predictions than classical physics for certain phenomena.
Physicist Yutaka Shikano has observed the Aharonov-Bohm effect with quantum tunneling in a linear Paul trap for the first time. The experiment demonstrates the measurable impact of a magnetic field on charged particles, verifying a fundamental component of modern physics.
The study found that most men (84%) and women (58%) reported paying for most expenses, despite feminism's impact on traditional gender norms. Many women expressed discomfort when men expected them to pay, while nearly half of men would stop dating a woman who never pays.
Common loons settle on territories very similar to their natal territories, not the best habitat for reproductive success. This finding challenges the ideal free model of habitat selection and suggests that loons may prioritize survival over breeding in familiar habitats.
A groundbreaking study published in Human Reproduction found that American college students often overestimate their chances of getting pregnant later in life. The research highlights the importance of educating young adults about fertility issues to make informed reproductive decisions.