Psychology
Are You Binge-Watching Because You're Depressed?
A new study found that people who were depressed binge-watched TV more—and used TV binges to deal with negative emotions
Being Politically Correct Can Actually Boost Creativity
In mixed-gender groups, being PC makes everyone more comfortable and lets ideas flow
Ancient Assyrian Soldiers Were Haunted by War, Too
A new study finds evidence of trauma experienced by soldiers returning home from combat over 3,000 years ago
Angry Tweets Help Twitter Detect Heart Disease Risk
New research shows that Twitter can detect not just viruses, but long-term public health problems
Your Spouse’s Personality Can Help You Get Ahead at Work
Tests on married couples reveal that conscientiousness in a spouse is the most helpful trait if you want promotions and success
Social Media Is Not Making You a Ball of Stress
But perhaps unsurprisingly, Facebook and Twitter can cause stress to spread when bad things happen to friends and family
What's the Best Place to Live? It May Depend on Your Personality
Why you'll thrive in some neighborhoods (and feel miserable in others)
Your Computer Knows You Better Than Your Mom
Why machines can predict your personality more accurately than your family or friends
Separate People From Their Phones, And They Perform Less Well
Here's what happens when you're parted from your smartphone
Monkeys Can Learn to Recognize Themselves in the Mirror
Generations of monkeys had tried and failed a classic test of intelligence, but the fault may have been in the way humans thought of the test
Create Your Very Own False Memories by Lying on Facebook
The brain is notoriously poor at recalling past events, and social media just makes it worse
This Art Studio Nurtures Talent in People on the Autism Spectrum
New York City's Pure Visions Arts provides an art and exhibition space for around 40 creative people with autism
Lawyers With Less-Masculine Sounding Voices Are More Likely to Win in Court
Unfortunately, there's probably little we can do to change this bias
Many Households Buy More Food in January Than During the Holidays
New Year's resolutions to eat better lead many people to buy health food in addition to a continued junk food glut
What's the Best Method For Preventing School Attacks?
A new type of glass designed to keep gunmen out of school raises the question of whether defense is being prioritized over prevention
Live Happier (And More Energy Efficiently) by Sleeping More And Inviting Your Friends Over
Increasing your well being in the new year can also be good for the planet
Repeat a Bit of Regular Speech, And It'll Turn Into a Song
Throw it in a loop, and listen to the music
Living Under the Threat of Terrorism Might Shorten Lives
Constant fear of terrorist attacks is linked to elevated heart rates, which is a predictor of increased risk of death
Don’t Give Your Kids Gifts to Show Affection
Setting up a connection between things and reward early in life primes people to be materialistic
How to Give the Best Gifts, According to Science
Researchers are unwrapping the science behind gift giving, from the value of simplicity to the quality of the bow on top
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