When it comes to using towels in hotels, it's herd mentality, not eco-principles, that leads patrons on a greener path. Christie Nicholson reports

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Folge vom 25.08.2008Hotel Guests Throw in the Towel on the Environment
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Folge vom 18.08.2008For Online Consumption, the Web Is All About CoolBack in 2006 the concept of the "long tail" stated that the Web will turn consumers into lovers of niche products and services, and that the days of the blockbuster are over. But the data tell a different story. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 11.08.2008Olympic Gold Medal: Is the Body Language of Triumph (or Defeat) Biological?A study published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA concludes that our reaction to Olympic victory is innate. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 05.08.2008Rest Assured: The Brain Practices the Day's Lessons as We SleepStudies show we may be doing a lot more than just resting while we sleep. In fact the brain is hard at work, consolidating, sifting and moving the information we acquired during the day. Christie Nicholson reports