Love in our own league: We marry people as attractive as ourselves, study finds
A recent study brings some good news for our egos: both men and women are pretty accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness.
The study...
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world.
In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has...
Buffering childhood stress
All kids feel stressed from time to time. They may worry about friends, homework, or a big test. Stress is normal.
But some kids go...
Are mixed emotions real? New research says yes
In Pixar's latest film, "Inside Out 2," complex feelings like envy and embarrassment join the cast of characters.
Nostalgia, however, is hurried out the door...
Why we’re so bad at spotting lies—most of us only perform slightly better than...
You don't have to be in the middle of an election campaign to be concerned about your ability to spot a lie. Psychology research...
Why teens have sex early: Family and neighborhood connections matter most
Teens who grow up in close-knit families and neighborhoods are less likely to have sex at a young age, according to a new study...
Can curiosity lead to viral success?
Generation Y, also known as millennials, includes people born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s.
They grew up during the rise of digital...
Surprising study reveals we get goosebumps more often than we realize
A study by Dr. Jonathon McPhetres, a psychology researcher from Durham, has found that we experience goosebumps far more frequently than we think—and we...
Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us? New research...
How do people successfully interact with those who are completely different from them? And can these differences create social barriers?
Social scientists are struggling with...
Scientists find saying ‘please’ is more strategic than polite
By kindergarten, most children learn that saying "please" is the polite way to ask for something.
This magic word is thought to show courtesy and...