Why We Wait: The Science of Procrastination
Study finds a lean toward negative attitude predicts procrastination. Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that…
Study finds a lean toward negative attitude predicts procrastination. Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that…
Drugs blocking dopamine transporters may be harmful for healthy teens but helpful for those with pathological dopamine hypofunction. In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia…
Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot fake news, a new study shows. Research shows reading corrections…
Urban density, diversity, and segregation levels are key factors influencing racial biases in cities, with less segregated and more diverse environments helping reduce unconscious biases….
Do climate change deniers bend the facts to avoid having to modify their environmentally harmful behavior? Researchers from the University of Bonn and the Institute…
Researchers say one brain region, the cerebellum, may hold more influence over these dopamine neurons than realized. New findings published today (January 25) in the…
A groundbreaking study reveals that female-biased and equal power structures are common in primates, contradicting the assumption of widespread male dominance and highlighting the significance…
In new research, Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators examine the dynamic nature of fear responses in varied environments and their impacts. In…
Many parents vowing to hit the reset button on parenting approaches and family health habits this New Year. Among many parents’ top resolutions for the…
Exposure to tears led to less revenge-seeking behavior and lower aggression-related brain activity. New research, published on December 21st in the open-access journal PLOS Biology,…
A study by philosopher Kevin Dorst explains how political differences can result from a process of “rational polarization.” U.S. politics is heavily polarized. This is…
Researchers have found a strong connection between people’s music tastes and their moral values, suggesting that music is more than entertainment and can shape moral…
Researchers have found that hunger hormones in the gut directly affect the brain’s hippocampus, influencing eating decisions. This discovery, made through a study on mice,…
Partisan media might deepen political polarization, but we should measure people’s media habits more carefully before drawing conclusions, researchers say. In a polarized country, how…
Research indicates that cannabis users show enhanced empathy, offering potential insights into treatments for social interaction disorders. Study links regular cannabis use to higher empathy…
Is it possible for there to be ghosts? Certainly, lots of people believe in ghosts – a spirit left behind after someone who was alive…
New study reveals role of frontal and parietal cortex in economic decisions under risk in rats. Neuroscientists have uncovered a key brain area in rats…
Choosing not to learn consequences allows people to act selfishly while maintaining positive self-image, research suggests. When given the choice to learn how their actions…