New research explains the mathematics behind how initial predispositions and additional information affect decision making. New research from a Florida State University professor and colleagues ...

People have always looked for patterns to explain the universe and to predict the future. “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor’s warning” is an adage predicting the weather.

This post is a review of Choose Wisely: Rationality, Ethics, and the Art of Decision-Making. By Barry Schwartz and Richard Schuldenfrei. Yale University Press. 277 pp. $32.50. Rational Choice Theory ...

In August 2025, the world's first book on Idea Science, An Introduction to Idea Science, led by Professor Yang Yongzhong, was formally submitted to China Science and Technology Press for publication.

Materials science enables cutting-edge technologies, from lightweight cars and powerful computers to high-capacity batteries and durable spacecraft. But to develop materials for these applications, ...

Leaders and professionals tend to navigate decisions and challenges through familiar thought patterns. While these patterns can provide stability and guidance, they can also become obstacles, ...