How generosity in disasters flows in both directions
October 4, 2017
Sharing what we have activates pleasure circuits in the brain, says the Greater Good Science Center.
Teens’ online friendships just as meaningful as face-to-face ones
September 28, 2017
Digital communication can even provide more benefits but also carries more risks.
Blocking the 'love hormone'
September 25, 2017
A new study finds that blocking oxytocin works better than Prozac to help stressed mice.
Kids praised for being smart more likely to cheat
September 15, 2017
How we encourage our kids affects their ability to deal with setbacks honestly, a new study shows.
Love 'em or hate 'em, robots are here to stay
September 14, 2017
Here's how we make them better, says psychology prof.
More education linked to better cognitive functioning later in life
September 8, 2017
Higher levels of education may help stave off age-related cognitive decline, researchers find.
Emoji fans take heart: Scientists pinpoint 27 states of emotion
September 8, 2017
Enjoyable GIFs actually reveal the full range of the human heart.
Seeing health in a cultural context
September 1, 2017
Belinda Campos' studies find the Latino approach to relationships reduces anxiety, among other benefits.
Why one teenager may need more — or less — sleep than another
August 29, 2017
New study finds the sweet spot for adolescent rest.
What do we lose when we multitask?
August 24, 2017
Answer: a lot. But we still find a way to retain important facts, a new study finds.