Feeling Depressed? Scientists Have Found That Performing Acts of Kindness May Help
Helping others can reduce your focus on your own symptoms, according to a study. New research suggests that people with depression or anxiety symptoms can…
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It Isn’t What You Know, It’s What You Think You Know – Why Science Can Evoke Strong and Opposing Attitudes
Survey of over 2,000 adults in the UK identifies potential pitfalls of science communication. Why do people hold highly variable attitudes towards well-evidenced science? For…
The Surprising Connection Between Income and Sexual Orientation
A recent study investigated the theory that the levels of sex hormones present in the fetus may play a role in shaping an individual’s sexual…
Not Just Fun: New Study Indicates Video Games Can Improve Career Prospects
In an effort to understand the relationship between online gaming behavior and career interests, researchers from Surrey collaborated with Game Academy Ltd. to study the…
Winter Wellness: How Snowy Landscapes Can Help Improve Body Image
A recent study has revealed that snowy landscapes can enhance one’s appreciation of their own body. New research has discovered that being in snowy landscapes…
Time Warp: How Crowding on Public Transit Can Distort Our Perception of Time
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Cornell University conducted a study on time perception in a highly realistic setting, using virtual reality simulations of a…
Unlocking the Secrets of the Gaze: What Our Eyes Reveal About Us
We constantly move our eyes to gather important information from our surroundings. By measuring eye movements, we can gain insight into how this information is…
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Increased Risk of Traffic Accidents
New research suggests that individuals who disregard recommendations for vaccination against coronaviruses may also disregard rules of road safety. A new study published in The…
Uncovering Why 13 Is Considered Unlucky – The Surprising Power of Its Bad Reputation
Would you think it weird if I refused to travel on Sundays that fall on the 22nd day of the month? How about if I…
What Your Favorite Song Says About Your Relationship Style
What can listening to the same artist on repeat reveal about how we handle our romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties? The lyrics of the…
Scientists Discover That Feeling Poorer Than Your Friends Is Linked With Worse Mental Health
A new study from psychologists at the University of Cambridge has found that young people who perceive themselves as coming from poorer backgrounds than their…
Polarization Through Perception: How Political Partisanship Affects First Impressions
Disclosing the political partisanship of subjects in photos significantly impacted impressions of their likeability and competence. The results of an experimental study conducted by Brittany…
New Study Indicates That Watching TV With Your Child Can Benefit Their Cognitive Development
Watching television can be beneficial, according to researchers who are examining how passive screen use affects a young child’s development. The amount of television shows…
Scared of Shots? A Wearable Robot Can Improve Your Experience
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba discovered that wearing a soft robot can enhance the patient experience during medical treatments. While most of us cannot…
What Predicts Parents’ Desire for More Children?
There are no differences in the desire for more children or the ideal family, according to recent research by Dr. Geva Shenkman Lachberg and his…
Psychologists: Dark Personality Traits Make People Susceptible To Fake News
A new study has found a link between dark personality traits and fake news. Fake news has been the focus of recent research at the Human-Computer-Media…
Scientists Reveal That This Type of Dating Profile Sparks More Attraction
Additionally, owners of “original” profiles are rated as being smarter, funnier, and more likable. A new study of online dating site users found a correlation…
Scientists Answer: Are Women Really Better at Remembering Words Than Men?
Textbooks and popular science books claim that women are superior at finding and remembering words, but is this true? “Women are better. The female advantage…
