Mind & Brain It’s ok to like fictional villains, and we’re attracted to those that resemble us April 27, 2020
Health Stress causes physical changes in the brains of mice, and it may help us design medicine to fight it April 15, 2020
Health New magnetic brain stimulation technique relieved depression in 90% of the participants in a small-scale study April 7, 2020 - Updated on August 4, 2023
Animals 3 out of 4 dogs suffer from some form of anxiety, and owners should be more aware of this March 6, 2020
News Wearing ‘beer goggles’ makes you more inclined to notice unattractive faces (and give them a chance) February 14, 2020 - Updated on February 17, 2020
Environment Most people think they’re doing more for the environment than everyone else — but that’s not how averages work December 20, 2019
Mind & Brain When trying out creative ideas, go for your second choice, a new study finds December 13, 2019
News What pick-up line should a woman use on men? Your best bet is being direct December 3, 2019 - Updated on July 30, 2023
Mind & Brain Why do we do the things we do? A new study says it comes down to four factors October 30, 2019
Animals Monkeys are willing to try new solutions to problems, while humans stick to what they know — even if it’s less efficient October 16, 2019
News Humble people are aware of their accomplishments – they just don’t feel entitled to special treatment October 14, 2019 - Updated on July 20, 2023
News Having hobbies boosts confidence at work — but only if they’re very different from your job October 8, 2019
News Sharing your goals can help you commit to them — but only with the right people September 4, 2019
Health Why victim blaming is so common in sexual harassment — study sheds light on perpetrator empathy August 20, 2019
Mind & Brain Wearing a bike helmet makes your brain feel safer — even when you’re not in danger August 16, 2019
News To avoid choking under pressure, imagine you already have the prize and are merely defending it August 6, 2019
News People who believe in conspiracy theories also more likely to believe in pseudoscience August 1, 2019 - Updated on March 14, 2023
Mind & Brain Women are just as aroused by pornography as men, largest study of its kind shows July 17, 2019
Mind & Brain Music can be used to estimate political ideology to an “accuracy of 70%”, researchers say July 13, 2019 - Updated on January 15, 2020
Mind & Brain The hunger hormone is involved in episodic memory in rats, new research finds July 11, 2019
Mind & Brain Ignoring distractions or temptation is harder when you’re tired, stressed, or trying to remember something July 8, 2019
News Excessive self-criticism for failing to reach one’s “full potential” causes psychological distress June 21, 2019
