Researchers Crack the Code of First Impressions
Mathematics identifies the subtle facial features that influence how we judge others
This Guy Simultaneously Raised a Chimp and a Baby in Exactly the Same Way to See What Would Happen
When treated as a human, the baby chimp acted like one—until her physiology and development held her back
Schadenfreude is a Childish Emotion
Even two-year-olds find the twisted joy in others’ pain
Playing Outside Enhances Kids’ Love of Nature and Animals
Exposure to the great outdoors could also influence kids’ ideas about the importance of conservation
Science Proves That Kids’ Eyes Really Are Bigger Than Their Stomachs
Adults around the world uniformly clean their plates at dinner time, but not kids
Even Toddlers Recognize the Superior Cuteness of Puppies and Kittens
Our notion of cuteness might be hardwired rather than learned
These Psychologists Think We’d Be Happier If We Talked to Strangers More
Though you should definitely take this on a case-by-case basis.
No Matter How Much You Practice, If You Don’t Have Natural Talent You Still Might Never Be the Best, Some Experts Think
Yet other researchers think that different factors, such as the quality and timing of practice, matter most
A Quarter of Americans Are Stressed Out—And That’s Probably a Massive Underestimate
Health, family and monetary problems are top causes of stress, as are raising a teenager or being a single parent
China Now Has Up to 250 Boot Camps to Cure Teens of Internet Addiction
One of these facilities recently opened in the US, too
British Airways’ New Blankets Pick Up On and Display Your Anxiety
The blankets are only in the experimental phase right now, however
Here’s How You Should Actually Go About Comforting a Depressed Friend
Optimism and well-wishes are not necessarily the best way to show a suffering friend that you care
Facebook’s Mood-Manipulation Study Wasn’t Nice But It Also Wasn’t Very Good Science
Facebook tried to deliberately change the moods of some of its users
The Experience of Almost Dying Is Surprisingly Calm
People who have had near-death experiences report that they are quite peaceful.
Morning People May Act Less Ethically at Night
Early birds become less ethical late at night, and night owls are more likely to be dishonest early in the morning, a study shows.
Some World Cup Teams Ban Sex Before Games, Even Though Science Says It May Help Performance on the Field
Other teams, however, are all in favor of pre-game sex
Kids Trust Written Words More Than Spoken Ones
Learning to read seems to make information conveyed in written form seem more authoritative
When People Are Stressed Financially, Their Racial Biases Escalate
White study participants view biracial faces as “more black” when times are tough
Daughters Who See Their Dad Doing Chores Aspire to Less Stereotypically Female Careers
Seeing a man do the household chores seems to reassure girls that it’s no longer 1950
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