Psychology
Helping others helps your brain feel less pain
Altruism and pain management seem to go hand in hand.
Video games can be the path to mindfulness if you design them right
A new game aims to change "how people think or process information they're trying to learn."
Most people think they’re doing more for the environment than everyone else — but that’s not how averages work
Ironically, it makes us put in less and less effort.
When trying out creative ideas, go for your second choice, a new study finds
"We're probably all killing a lot of our best ideas early in the creative process without knowing it," says the author.
Older life isn’t a loneliness sentence, new study finds
Human communication dynamics have changed substantially in the past few decades. It wasn't long ago that if you wanted to talk to someone, you needed to be physically next to...
We create ‘fake news’ when facts don’t match our biases
Don't believe everything you think
What pick-up line should a woman use on men? Your best bet is being direct
Being direct in your intentions as a woman seems to be the most effective tactic to pique a man's interest. In some cases, though, it makes sense to use a...
Dogs really take your loneliness away, double-control study shows
Dogs can do a world of good for you, new study emphasizes.
Men are more likely than women to use more abstract language
The differences may be due to the power dynamics between the two genders.
Why do we do the things we do? A new study says it comes down to four factors
A new study reports that there are four broad categories for the motivations that drive human behavior: prominence, inclusiveness, negativity prevention, and tradition. Image via Pixabay. What do people want?...
The ‘kids these days’ effect — or why people disparage younger generations
Grumbling about the youth is as old as time itself. But it turns out this effect is trait-specific and mediated by memory.
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.
