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...
New study reveals how to reward employees fairly and boost team dynamics
Researchers from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University have discovered effective ways to reward employees fairly and enhance team dynamics.
Their study reveals...
Scientists unlock the mystery behind “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”
Researchers at Northwestern University have unraveled the mystery behind the age-old saying, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Their findings, published in...
The power of presentation in decision making
When faced with a choice between receiving a smaller amount of money soon or a larger amount later, the way the options are presented...
Scientists find link between ADHD and hoarding behaviors
New research has shed light on a significant association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hoarding behaviors.
The study, funded by the British Academy and...