Psychology
Monkeys are willing to try new solutions to problems, while humans stick to what they know — even if it’s less efficient
"Why don't you try using those opposable thumbs to fix it, huh, human?"
Humble people are aware of their accomplishments – they just don’t feel entitled to special treatment
Non-entitlement may be the crux of humbleness.
Having hobbies boosts confidence at work — but only if they’re very different from your job
A scientist who likes rock climbing in their spare time will feel more confident at work.
Don’t make important decisions on an empty stomach
Being hungry can lead to poor decisions in all walks of life from finance to your love life.
Sharing your goals can help you commit to them — but only with the right people
Speaking openly about your goals to a person whom you hold in high esteem can actually help you achieve them.
Urban parks make people ‘as happy as Christmas’ — at least on Twitter
People who visit an urban park use happier language and express less negativity on Twitter for up to four hours.
Why victim blaming is so common in sexual harassment — study sheds light on perpetrator empathy
Men's empathy for other men is likely at play, the new study suggests.
MDMA reduces alcoholism relapse, new study shows
The treatment is not only safe, but appears to be more effective than existing options.
Having children makes you happier — after they moved out
Despite what folk knowledge says, most parents are actually less happy than their childless peers -- but that doesn't apply at an older age.
Wearing a bike helmet makes your brain feel safer — even when you’re not in danger
"It is stunning to observe how suggestions can influence brain activity," the authors say.
To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it
Instead of going after the gain, reframe to focus on the potential loss. It's far more effective, researchers say.
People who believe in conspiracy theories also more likely to believe in pseudoscience
Careful, they might be watching us.
Infants expect leaders to right wrongs, and are surprised when they don’t
We have an instinctive understanding that The Boss should fix injustice in the group.
If you want to find your passion, keep a first-person perspective on life
What we experience sometimes doesn't fit with what we think about ourselves -- keeping a first-person perspective helps cut through that.
As many as 3 in 4 Americans have the “Sunday Scaries”
For the younger generation, Sunday nights are filled with anxiety over the upcoming workweek.
The hunger hormone is involved in episodic memory in rats, new research finds
Rats with artificially-reduced ghrelin signaling showed impaired performance in an episodic memory task.
Ignoring distractions or temptation is harder when you’re tired, stressed, or trying to remember something
The best course of action in such situations is simply to avoid places that could make you 'sin'.
What makes a good excuse: a philosopher’s take
We all make excuses, so might as well learn how to do them properly.
