Mindfulness May Improve Test Scores
A recent study finds that a meditation practice improved Graduate Record Exam scores. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 28, 2013•3 min
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We Think the Future Is Closer Than the Past
A recent study finds that we might think of time as though we are literally moving through it. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 22, 2013•3 min
Sexting Habits of Teens
A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports
Mar 07, 2013•3 min
Studying Languages Can Grow the Brain
Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 28, 2013•3 min
Three-Year-Olds Know Better
A study finds that three-year-old children know a lot more than we might give them credit for. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 18, 2013•3 min
You May Think Your Name Is Rare
We tend to overestimate how rare our names are, perhaps in an effort to preserve a sense of being special. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 11, 2013•3 min
We Are What We Smell
A recent study finds that we can instill our emotions in others through chemical signals delivered by scent. Christie Nicholson reports
Feb 03, 2013•3 min
Coffee Boosts Recognition of Positive Words
A recent study finds that we tend to recognize words associated with positive thoughts faster after we've had some coffee. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 30, 2013•3 min
Diapers Hinder Walking for Babies
A new study finds that diapers, both disposable and cloth, impede walking for babies. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 23, 2013•3 min
Images of Thin Bodies Impact Body Preferences
A recent study shows that images of thin women do in fact alter women's body preferences. Christie Nicholson reports
Jan 15, 2013•3 min
Dexter Talks Psychopath Stress Management
Michael C. Hall, of TV's Dexter, talks about psychopathy with psychologist Kevin Dutton, author of The Wisdom of Psychopaths
Jan 08, 2013•3 min
Dan Ariely Talks Creativity and Dishonesty
Dan Ariely is a professor of behavior economics at Duke University. His latest book, The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty, explains how creativity makes us better liars--even to ourselves
Dec 29, 2012•3 min
Natural Setting and Tech Break Boost Creativity
Volunteers who spent at least four days hiking with no communications or computing technology scored higher on creativity tests upon their return than did a control group. Rose Eveleth reports
Dec 22, 2012•3 min
Civilian Trauma May Contribute to Combat PTSD
Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were more likely to have experienced violence or abuse in civilian life, especially during childhood. Karen Hopkin reports
Dec 08, 2012•3 min
Bad Boys and Gals Present as More Attractive
People who score higher on negative personality traits know how to look hotter when they try harder than do those with more stable characters. Christie Nicholson reports
Dec 02, 2012•3 min
When Old Habits Die Easy
New research finds a way to break an embedded habit, even a bad habit, at least for mice. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 25, 2012•3 min
Rats' Whiskers Inspire New Way to See
Blindfolded subjects were able to successfully use a plastic version of a rat's whisker to help them detect objects. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 14, 2012•3 min
Stable or Sexy? It Depends on Ovulation
A women who settles down with what she considers to be a stable man might not find him all that attractive while she is ovulating. Christie Nicholson reports
Nov 06, 2012•3 min
Cash Rewards Might Make Us Unhappy
A recent study finds that when we can easily quantify a good we tend to be less happy with it, as opposed to those goods that are less easily quantifiable. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 29, 2012•3 min
How We Process Horrible Sounds
Researchers develop a model for how we find certain sounds, like nails on a chalkboard, unbearable. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 26, 2012•3 min
Helping Your Child Delay Gratification
A recent twist on the famous "marshmallow test" for children finds that environment and experience play a big role in a child's ability to resist temptation. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 15, 2012•3 min
When We Hear a Sound
We tend to notice sounds that appear much more often and accurately than sounds that vanish. Christie Nicholson reports
Oct 01, 2012•3 min
The Difference between Honesty and Cheating
A recent study finds that where we sign a document can influence our tendency to be honest or cheat. Christie Nicholson reports
Sep 23, 2012•3 min
When the Bride Has Doubt
New research finds that prenuptial doubt predicts marital separation, especially when that doubt comes from the bride. Christie Nicholson reports
Sep 16, 2012•3 min
Fear Makes Art More Engaging
A recent study finds that when people are stimulated by fear, they tend to be more engaged with art. Christie Nicholson reports
Sep 12, 2012•3 min
Improving Eyewitness Accuracy in Police Lineups
Making decisions faster may improve the accuracy of choosing the guilty person from a police lineup. Christie Nicholson reports
Sep 02, 2012•3 min
Why You Choose the Brands You Do
A recent study finds that we might often choose brands and products for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual brand or product. Christie Nicholson reports
Aug 26, 2012•3 min
Attitudes toward Sex Are Changing
A new survey of college students finds that attitudes toward gender and promiscuity are changing. Christie Nicholson reports
Aug 19, 2012•3 min
Hoarders Have Their Own Category of Disorder
A recent study finds evidence for why hoarders might be considered separate from those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Christie Nicholson reports
Aug 13, 2012•3 min
Wobbly Chairs May Affect Your Values
A study finds that unstable furniture can influence how we feel about our relationships. Christie Nicholson reports
Aug 04, 2012•3 min
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