Why Are Teenagers Saying No to Alcohol?
Striking differences in the way high school students socialize could be contributing to the marked decrease in underage drinking over the past two decades, according…
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New Study: Attending Live Sport Improves Well-Being
The research is the first to demonstrate significant benefits across a large adult population. New scientific findings reveal that attending live sports events enhances well-being…
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Observations Reported by 19% of Academic Survey Respondents
A survey reports that 19% of U.S. academics have witnessed or know someone who has witnessed Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), and 37% show interest in…
New Study Confirms: 20% of Adults Don’t Want Children
In the previous summer, Michigan State University researchers announced that approximately 1.7 million adults in Michigan, about one in five, have opted not to have…
Smartphone Diet: How Viewing the Right Food Images Can Curb Your Appetite
Experiment results may lead to a new form of treatment for overeating. Research from Aarhus University has found that repeated exposure to images of the…
Sexual Double Standard Debunked: Women Are Not Judged More Harshly Than Men
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,…
The Generosity Divide: How Political Views Shape Altruistic Behavior
The results from a survey of 46,000 individuals in 68 countries indicate that a tendency towards altruism is less prevalent among those with conservative ideologies….
Alone and Exhausted: The Unexpected Energy Toll of Social Isolation
A lack of social contact for eight hours can result in a decrease in energy levels comparable to going without food for eight hours. Research…
Not Where You Expect – New Study Reveals Where Workplace Accidents Are Most Likely To Occur
Contrary to popular belief that the most dangerous jobs would lead to the greatest number of workplace accidents, a recent study reveals that accidents are,…
Math Professor Debunks the Dunning-Kruger Effect
Debunking the Dunning-Kruger effect – the least skilled people know how much they don’t know, but everyone thinks they are better than average. The Dunning-Kruger…
The Power of Perspective: Selfies and Other Third-Person Photos Help Us Capture the Meaning of Moments
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…
The Two Faces of Shyness: A New Study Analyzes Shyness in Children
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…
The Dangers of Self-Directed Ageism
According to research from the University of Queensland, normal cognitive changes associated with aging may increase the likelihood of older individuals adopting a negative, ageist…
Divergent Thought Processes: Why Some People Feel Lonely, Even in a Crowded Room
New research suggests that lonely individuals process the world differently than their peers, regardless of their social network size, potentially contributing to their feelings of…
Pet Ownership, Stress, and Loneliness: A Complex Relationship Unveiled During COVID-19
During the pandemic, dog and cat owners reported a closer bond with their pets, however, the relationship between pets and stress or loneliness is complicated….
COVID Cages: Pandemic Has Reduced Diverse Urban Interactions
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…
Capturing the Meaning of Moments: The Science of Selfies and Why People Include Themselves in Photos
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…
Startling – New Study Reveals Dynamic Nature of School Discipline
According to researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, the rates of school discipline vary greatly and follow a predictable pattern throughout the school year,…
