Human Nature
Human Nature encompasses peoples' actions, perceptions, and thought processes. Topics include food cravings, mind-reading, and contagious yawning.
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Study Highlights Unique Stereotypes About Biracial Americans
A study found that stereotypes of Americans who identified with more than one race were different from stereotypes applied to people of one race. What were they and what do biracial people think about these findings?
What's Considered a Microaggression?
The term 'microaggression' has gone mainstream in the last few years. But what counts as a microaggression, and why are some experts critical of the word?
Survivor Guilt: Living Through Major Trauma
The suicides of two students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, as well as the suicide of a father of a child killed at Newtown Elementary highlight how the shock from a deep trauma remains long after for survivors.
The Powerball 'Tipping Point': What Size Jackpot Makes You Play?
There's a magic number that gets casual players (maybe you) really interested.
Knowing Your Tendency Helps You Conquer Life Goals
Author Gretchen Rubin says people have one of four personal tendencies that direct how we handle inner and outer expectations. Knowing your tendency can help you figure out how to manage change.
People Are Dying for the Perfect Selfie
More than 250 people in six years have died while taking selfies. Who is taking such risks and why?
Introvert and Extrovert Brains Aren't the Same
And that difference has a lot to do with dopamine — and how you respond to it.
People Want to Go Under the Knife to Look Like Their Snapchat Selfies
You'll never look like your Snapchat self, but that's not stopping people from trying.
Are Artists Hardwired for Poverty?
A new study out of Germany claims that artists are less driven by monetary rewards than other people.
Does Playing With Toy Guns Lead to Later Acts of Gun Violence?
Experts who've studied this say you have to look at several factors regarding parenting, toy guns and aggression.
'Hangry' is Real, but Tameable
Science shows that, although people do tend to feel angrier when hungry, there are ways to tame that "hangry" feeling.
Why Can't You Taste Your Tongue?
It may seem like a ridiculous question, but it's actually kind of a mindbender.
Why Are We So Crazy Over Celebrity Babies?
The announcements of Kylie Jenner's 'surprise' baby and Beyonce's pregnancy with twins were two of the most liked Instagrams of all time. Why do celebrity babies excite the public so much?
Are People Getting Lonelier? Experts Are Divided
Loneliness is such a prevalent problem that the British have appointed a minister for loneliness.
There's Science Behind the Secrets We Humans Keep
Secrets can take a measurable mental and physical toll on those who keep — and share — them.
How Imaginary Friends Work
Many kids grow up with imaginary friends. Why do they rely on these make-believe playmates and are they a sign of trouble or great things?
Blind People Don't Always Have the Same Facial Expressions as Sighted People
Are facial expressions learned or innate? A study that looked at the facial expressions of people blind from birth found mixed results.
Is Height a Factor in Our Health and Happiness?
Short or tall, height affects us all — but does it have the power to determine how long we live, or whether we're happy?
The Language You Speak Affects How You Perceive Time
Swedish speakers tend to measure time by distance, while Spanish speakers tend to say measure it by volume. But how does this difference in expression affect how people perceive time?
Why All the Hullabaloo Over Handshakes? They Matter
We've all performed this social ritual thousands of times but, as it turns out, there's a right way and a wrong way to shake hands. A psychologist who has studied the art and psychology behind handshakes explains.
What's the Best Age to Do Anything?
The experts have determined the right age for lots of life decisions.
The Upside of Anger: It's a Strong Emotion, But Not Always a Bad One
One expert calls anger a source of creative juice. Here's why.
How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Us in Crazy Political Times
Americans are struggling to maintain their core values in the face of heightened political polarization.
A Dose of Nature Could Improve Mental Health for City Dwellers
Green spaces aren't just a city-planning gimmick. Living near birds and shrubs really does have measurable benefits, new research shows.
The 'Ugliness Premium': Being Unattractive Can Mean Higher Wages
New research debunks the myth that only the pretty people get the best salaries.
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