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Scandals not bad for business in the long term, study finds Posted: 06 Feb 2015 09:52 AM PST Scandals involving bosses of major firms have no long-term negative impact on share prices and can even lead to better performance, new research has found.

Ebola: New studies model a deadly epidemic Posted: 06 Feb 2015 08:17 AM PST Researchers are trying to better understand the epidemiology and control of Ebola Virus Disease in order to alleviate suffering and prevent future disease outbreaks from reaching the catastrophic proportions of the current crisis.

Settling for 'Mr. Right Now' better than waiting for 'Mr. Right', shows model of digital organisms Posted: 06 Feb 2015 08:16 AM PST Evolutionary researchers have determined that settling for 'Mr. Okay' is a better evolutionary strategy than waiting for 'Mr. Perfect.' When studying the evolution of risk aversion using a computational model of digital organisms, researchers found that it is in our nature -- traced back to the earliest humans -- to take the safe bet when stakes are high, such as whether or not we will mate.

Cops and college: Researchers look at impact of higher education on policing Posted: 05 Feb 2015 08:16 AM PST A new study suggests college-educated cops are dissatisfied with the job, have negative views of their supervisors and don't necessarily favor community policing. But a criminologist said the findings tell only part of the story. In past research on police behavior, college-educated officers were found to be less likely to use force on citizens. As more officers enter the field with a degree, the research is starting to paint a broader picture of the effects of higher education on policing.