Pointless research alert

The culture of further education varies greatly depending on the individual character of the institution, the city, the country in which it operates. One university may have a theology department, whereas one of the newer universities may run courses in golf course management or something.

However, what is surely a universal phenomenon across the globe is the existence of a Department of the Bleeding Obvious - which can be found, if not in every city, at least in every country.

Here's the latest example - from a team led by psychology professor Maria Lucia Souza-Formigoni* of the University of Sao Paulo:

"People who mix alcohol with energy drinks like Red Bull can often feel less drunk than they really are..."

These academics don't get out much, I suppose.

*Controversial pioneer of the duh-huh method in social science research.