Economics Want better, cheaper health care? Pay doctors a flat salary, not per procedure, behavioral economists say May 10, 2017
Mind & Brain Our perception of a character comes not from their actions, but from how they compare to others May 8, 2017
Mind & Brain Speech and language deficits aren’t to blame for autistic children’s tantrums May 4, 2017
Mind & Brain Testosterone makes men more confident in their instincts, less likely to question their impulses May 2, 2017
News Six-month olds like people who protect the weak, suggesting we’re born with a love for superheroes April 7, 2017
Mind & Brain Intellectual humility might just be the most underrated personality trait March 22, 2017
History Learn how to manipulate people from one of history’s most brilliant scientists: Blaise Pascal March 8, 2017
News ‘You look like a Rachel’– why you could actually guess a stranger’s name just by looking at her face March 1, 2017
News Assessing the psychological profile of politicians definitely sounds like a good idea February 15, 2017
News Personality traits are “contagious among children” — especially good ones February 6, 2017 - Updated on July 20, 2023
Mind & Brain We dislike hypocrites because they deceive us, not because they do things they disapprove of January 31, 2017
News ‘Psychological vaccination’ counters effects of fake news. Critical thinking is still a thing January 24, 2017
News Two classic psychology studies failed the reproducibility test January 11, 2017 - Updated on January 12, 2017
News Revenge is sweet because it repairs mood after becoming rejected or hurt in some way January 6, 2017
News Telling truthful lies is a distinct type of deception and it can be just as harsh as blatant lies December 16, 2016 - Updated on December 17, 2016
News One in ten airline pilots are suffering from depression and they keep it a secret December 16, 2016
News Women might recognize faces better, but at least men can tell one Transformer from another November 21, 2016 - Updated on November 22, 2016
News Big liars start out small: scientists find repeatedly telling lies trains the brain to ignore feeling bad about it October 25, 2016
News The 1% might be wealthy, but they’re poor in empathy: study suggests the rich don’t notice you October 24, 2016
News By the time they’re 12 years old, children’s notions of truth and lies become more nuanced October 17, 2016
News No, Baby Boomers don’t work harder than X-ers, Y-ers or Millennials. Work is just as hard for everyone October 12, 2016
Animals Apes can also understand what’s in other people’s heads, and can even spot false beliefs October 7, 2016
News Moms today spend twice as much time caring for their kids than in 1965. Dads quadruple that September 30, 2016
Great Pics Amazing Cognitive Bias Chart shows Why You Shouldn’t always Trust your Judgement September 23, 2016
News One of five American CEOs might be a psychopath September 13, 2016 - Updated on September 14, 2016
News Curiosity, not how much science you know, is the best predictor of unbiased opinions September 9, 2016
News Superman’s disguise could actually work — people wearing glasses are harder to recognize August 31, 2016
News Study wants to track EVERYTHING 10,000 New Yorkers do over 20 years, to unravel the mysteries of the human condition August 29, 2016
News Is being single such a bad thing? One researcher points to science that says otherwise August 9, 2016
News Inmates who watch nature shows in prison are 26% less aggressive than their counterparts August 8, 2016
News Tinder might make you feel less satisfied with your appearance and lowers self-esteem August 8, 2016 - Updated on August 10, 2018
Mind & Brain Scientists quantify human intelligence for first time ever using MRI scans July 22, 2016