Extra 46 minutes sleep can boost gratitude, resilience, and well-being
Getting enough sleep is known to be essential for good health, but new research from Baylor University shows just how powerful even small increases...
Six reasons why people enjoy horror movies
The creeping shadows and haunting decorations transform the everyday into something eerie at Halloween.
And you might be thinking about scaring yourself with a good...
If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it...
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or face timing with grandparents.
In fact, research on global...
Why we’re better at guessing the past than the future
A new study led by Dartmouth researchers has found that people are better at guessing what happened in the past than predicting what will...
Why some cyclists don’t wear helmets
Wearing a helmet while cycling can prevent serious head injuries and even save lives, but many cyclists still choose not to wear one.
A recent...
Want to stay informed? Know people from different social circles
New research from Michigan State University (MSU) has found that having connections with people from different social circles is the best way to stay...
As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
reviews have become a big problem that threatens to delegitimize online reviews altogether.
For example, a recent study estimates that fake reviews compel consumers to...
Scientists use virtual reality to help people overcome fear of water
Researchers at Monash University have developed a new system using virtual reality (VR) and flotation tanks to help people reduce their fear of water,...
People perceive the world in many dimensions, not just categories, study finds
A new study reveals that when people see objects, their brains think in many dimensions at once, not just by categorizing what they see.
This...
It’s okay to poo at work: New campaign tackles bathroom anxiety
For most of us, going to the bathroom is a simple, everyday task.
But for some, having a bowel movement at work or in a...