Brain research is doing two things. In part it is explaining the underpinning functioning of things we already know, like the importance of mindfulness (see last week's post). However, some research ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The reason why some people will pay $14,000 for a handbag just might come down to the difference between wealth and status. "Wealth is often ...

Turning off active status on Instagram hides your online presence but prevents you from seeing others' statuses. Activity statuses on Instagram only visible to those you've interacted with, not all ...

In his 1899 book The Theory of the Leisure Class, the economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen wrote that “conspicuous abstention from labor … becomes the conventional mark of superior pecuniary ...

Discord, the current king of chat room apps, has seen an explosion of users over the last few years. But being new to Discord means learning a new language, whether that includes getting used to ...

Silvia Bellezza is an Associate Professor of Business in Marketing at Columbia Business School. Her research focuses on status signaling in consumption. Whom do you hold in higher regard: Jimmy Carter ...

Status asthmaticus is a severe form of asthma with symptoms similar to a typical asthma attack. In status asthmaticus, symptoms may worsen as the attack continues, and typical treatment may not help.

There’s a new family of bikes coming out of the Specialized stable – the Status 2. It’s not a new name, with the previous generation of Status bikes being pocket-friendly rippers for those looking for ...

The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status.