Women Still Forced to Sleep Outside in ‘Menstruation Huts’ During Their Period
Criminalized practice in Nepal continues, study finds. Despite being criminalized in 2018, an estimated 77% of girls in mid-Western Nepal are still being forced to…
Behavioral Science
You Are Fake News – People Misremember Numerical Facts to Fit Their Biases
Study Finds You Create Your Own False Information Along with partisan news outlets and political blogs, there’s another surprising source of misinformation on controversial topics…
Choosing Cake Over Carrots Does Not Indicate a Lack of Self-Control
Exerting Self-Control Does Not Mean Sacrificing Pleasure Choosing to eat chocolate cake instead of carrot sticks does not equal a lack of self-control, according to…
Burps in “Rick and Morty” Analyzed for Latent Linguistic Meaning
Acoustic analysis of belching during speech showcases the cartoon’s rich array of nonword sounds. One of the first things new viewers of the cartoon “Rick…
MIT Neuroscientists Demonstrate Controlling Attention With Brain Waves
Study shows that people can boost attention by manipulating their own alpha brain waves. Having trouble paying attention? MIT neuroscientists may have a solution for…
Nonviolent Crime Increase Connected to Sale of Recreational Marijuana in Denver
In 2014, Colorado began selling recreational cannabis to people older than 21, becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. A new study evaluated the…
Key Brain Networks Identified That Play Crucial Role in Suicide Risk
More research into suicide needed ‘urgently,’ say international team. An international team of researchers has identified key networks within the brain that they say interact…
Humans Can Read Dogs’ Facial Expressions, but They Must First Learn How
The first comprehensive study of the human ability to recognize the facial expressions of dogs suggests this ability is mainly acquired through age and experience…
Science Shows Hype About Your Opponent Really Does Mess With Your Game
Chess and tennis players perform worse against opponents who are rising in the rankings. Buzz about tennis’s newest rising stars – like 15-year-old prodigy Coco…
All Around the World, Caring for Family Is What Motivates People Most
International study including 27 countries shows people prioritize loved ones over everything else. Across the globe, caring for loved ones is what matters most. But,…
Cyberbullying Is More Common Among Adults Than You Might Think
A new nationwide study examined the prevalence of negative behaviors that occur via digital communication, encompassing a broad definition of cyberbullying that includes both cyber-aggression…
Sexting Isn’t Just About Sex – Surprising New Research Shows 3 Main Motivations
A new analysis from the Texas Tech University Department of Psychological Sciences shows three different, equally prevalent purposes behind sexually based messages. Let’s talk about…
Dreams May Serve a Real Purpose: Preparing Us to Face Our Fears
Do bad dreams serve a real purpose? To answer this question, researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG), Switzerland,…
How Does Your Brain Make Everyday Decisions? [Video]
Hot coffee or cold brew? Pizza or pasta for dinner? These are the decisions that guide our everyday lives. What computations do our brains make…
Five Year Harvard Study: Music Is Universal
Study establishes how some songs sound ‘right’ in different social contexts, all over the world. Nearly 200 years ago, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow asserted “Music is…
Hyper-Realistic Masks Can Be More Believable Than Real Human Faces
Some silicone masks are now so realistic they can easily be mistaken for real faces, new research suggests. Hyper-realistic masks are made from flexible materials…
Men’s Stress Increases If Wife Earns More Than 40% of Household Income
Study of US data shows persistent social norms about male breadwinning can harm men’s mental health. Husbands are least stressed when their wives earn up…
People Lie When Sex Is on the Brain – This Study Reveals How Much
In a world of seemingly endless opportunities for finding a mate, competition for a partner can be fierce. Not all that glitters is gold, as…