“I’d Rather Not Know” – The Science Behind Willful Ignorance
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…
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…
A new systematic review by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Wingate University has highlighted the importance of identifying childhood verbal abuse by adults…
Salk scientists create GlowTrack to track human and animal behavior with better resolution and more versatility. Movement offers a window into how the brain operates…
Jackdaws, when faced with rewards, adjust their friendships but remain loyal to family, shedding light on animal social behaviors and the evolution of intelligence. Jackdaws…
Researchers revealed shifts in sexual partner numbers as people age. Notably, gay and bisexual men above 70 often maintain multiple partners, whereas heterosexual women’s activity…
Recent research on the Israeli Football League manages to quantify effort and not just performance. Imagine if we could quantify effort, not just performance. What…
Contrary to the “volunteer’s dilemma” suggesting less cooperation in larger groups, a new study found that Trinidadian guppies in larger shoals are more likely to…
Including fathers in strategies to improve infant health could help narrow disparities. Findings highlight racial disparities in sudden unexpected infant death in the U.S. Only…
New machine learning study finds different habits take varying amounts of time to take root. Putting on your workout clothes and getting to the gym…
How do humans make decisions when the outcomes are uncertain? One possible way would be to calculate the expected value of each option by multiplying…
Think people condemn women who are sexually active as amoral or loose? Think again. It’s not true that women are subjected to sexual double standards,…
A study found that the perspective of photography (first-person or third-person) reflects individuals’ goals for capturing a moment. First-person photos are often taken to document…
A new study explores shyness in children, finding that temperamental shyness may be a distinct trait in some, while others experience shyness as an emotional…
Mobility-related data show the pandemic has had a lasting effect, limiting the breadth of places people visit in cities. A study by MIT reveals that…
Study finds some selfies help capture the meaning of an event. Research suggests that the perspective of a photo—first-person or third-person—reflects an individual’s intent to…
Long-term research on chimpanzees offers new clues to the puzzle of personality. A recent study reveals that male chimpanzees with aggressive, bullying personalities attain higher…
An effort to map complex and understudied cells leads to a surprise discovery. In a recent UCLA study, researchers discovered that astrocytes, brain support cells,…
Custom sneakers, vintage dishware, and limited-edition cars are all examples of products that owners may consider special and irreplaceable, leading to strong feelings of attachment….