- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 8th, 2013
Yawning Is Surprisingly Contagious, Can Spread from Humans to Dogs
Researchers find dogs often yawn when they see a person doing the same
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 8th, 2013
Intelligent Women Are Less Likely to Want Children
Researcher claims women with a high IQ are not interested in becoming mothers
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 8th, 2013
Sharks Belonging to the Same Species Have Different Personalities
Some lemon sharks are aggressive, others are surprisingly calm, biologist argues
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 8th, 2013
Wednesday Is the Best Day of the Week to Enjoy a Glass of Wine
Study claims wine has a therapeutic effect, helps people make it through the week
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 7th, 2013
Night Light Color Affects Mood, Researchers Find
Experiments on mice suggest blue and white light can foster depression
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Full Moon Disrupts Sleep, Scientists Find
The lunar cycle influences human sleep even when one doesn't see the moon
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Scientists Successfully Implant False Memories in Mice
The rodents responded to the false memories as if they were real
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 26th, 2013
Religion Will Disappear by 2041, Biopsychologist Believes
Nigel Barber is convinced religion has no place in the modern world
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 25th, 2013
Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim
New study argues psychopathic individuals can choose to be emphatic
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 23rd, 2013
Cakes Taste Better to People Who Sing “Happy Birthday” Before Eating Them
Scientists find rituals performed before meals make food taste better
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 19th, 2013
Personality Determines Whether a Person Likes Spicy Food
Scientist claims there is a link between personality and taste in food
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 4th, 2013
Impulsive Teens Are More Likely to Drink Heavily
Young people who can't control their impulses are more prone to binge drinking
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 4th, 2013
Regular Exercise Makes It Easier for People to Cope with Stress
Researchers find that physical activity reduces stress and anxiety
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 20th, 2013
Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says
Psychologists have long suspected that this was the case, empirical evidence was lacking
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 19th, 2013
Chickens Are Cleverer than Toddlers, Research Suggests
Chickens master several complex skills better than toddlers, experiments show
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 5th, 2013
Nurture Trumps Nature, Study Finds
Researchers find that the personality of zebra finches is mostly determined by nurture
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2013
Couples Who Meet Online Less Likely to Divorce than Those Who Meet Face-to-Face
Researchers are unable to explain this difference between the two categories of couples