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Behavioral Psychology
While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.
Sigmund Freud developed the decidedly unscientific principles of psychoanalysis in a time when most psychologists were trying to join the ranks of chemists and medical doctors.
The recipe for a perfect date night: a rom-com, a bowl of popcorn, and a syringe of testosterone — at least for gerbils, anyway.
"We are what our bodies do with what we eat."
The Metaverse could be the most dangerous tool of persuasion humanity has ever created.
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What the ‘decade of the brain’ taught us about drug addiction. (Hint, we had it all wrong before.)
Salt causes a dehydration-like state that encourages the conversion of the starch in the french fry to fructose.
When we feel sick, it's not just the pathogen to blame. Our brain cranks up the temperature, and the neurons responsible finally have been found.
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
We're overthinking being nice.
People who rate themselves as highly knowledgeable about cats are more likely to interact with cats in ways they don't like.
Understanding Mezirow’s theory of transformative learning can help you become a catalyst of change.
Americans on average consumed about 58 pounds of beef and veal in 2019 – compared with a global average of 14 pounds.
Research shows how temperature can be used to manipulate circadian rhythms.
The "Mind After Midnight" hypothesis aims to explain why night owls tend to suffer more negative health outcomes.
If Rome was not built in a day, why do you think you can be?
It might be good for your memory.
In the 1980s, some wardens started painting their cells with a shade of pink dubbed "Baker-Miller Pink."
Myrkl (pronounced "miracle") is supposed to let you go wild without facing the consequences the next day. But does it actually work?
In a world where we assume people tell the truth, liars prosper. To stop them from exploiting others, here are three rules to catch a liar.
What’s one of the most reliable indicators that a first date is going well? The answer might lie in how closely the couple is matching each other’s behavior and physiology. […]
There is no long-term beneficial effect of medication on standardized test scores.
Research sheds light on social behavior of these mysterious predators.
Does your father say "I love you," or express it in another way?
For 40 years, scientists thought a specific gene was linked to aggression in hamsters. Removing it, however, had violent consequences.
Is fasting the key to burning fat? It's not that simple.
We know sleep is more important than aimlessly scrolling on social media or checking our email for the 50th time. So, why do we do it?
We all play the genetic lottery - and the outcome matters a lot.
John Templeton Foundation
Until recently, video games were accused of killing brain cells. Now, researchers are trying to understand how they help players get smarter.
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The US reduced smoking rates from 50% to 15% with a simple habit hack.
John Templeton Foundation