Yawning Is Surprisingly Contagious, Can Spread from Humans to Dogs

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

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

Sharks Belonging to the Same Species Have Different Personalities

Some lemon sharks are aggressive, others are surprisingly calm, biologist argues

Wednesday Is the Best Day of the Week to Enjoy a Glass of Wine

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

Night Light Color Affects Mood, Researchers Find

Experiments on mice suggest blue and white light can foster depression

Full Moon Disrupts Sleep, Scientists Find

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

Scientists Successfully Implant False Memories in Mice

The rodents responded to the false memories as if they were real

Religion Will Disappear by 2041, Biopsychologist Believes

Religion Will Disappear by 2041, Biopsychologist Believes

Nigel Barber is convinced religion has no place in the modern world

Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim

Psychopathic Criminals Can Feel Empathy, Researchers Claim

New study argues psychopathic individuals can choose to be emphatic

Cakes Taste Better to People Who Sing “Happy Birthday” Before Eating Them

Cakes Taste Better to People Who Sing “Happy Birthday” Before Eating Them

Scientists find rituals performed before meals make food taste better

Personality Determines Whether a Person Likes Spicy Food

Personality Determines Whether a Person Likes Spicy Food

Scientist claims there is a link between personality and taste in food

Impulsive Teens Are More Likely to Drink Heavily

Impulsive Teens Are More Likely to Drink Heavily

Young people who can't control their impulses are more prone to binge drinking

Regular Exercise Makes It Easier for People to Cope with Stress

Regular Exercise Makes It Easier for People to Cope with Stress

Researchers find that physical activity reduces stress and anxiety

Parents Want Kids to Fulfill Their Own Unrealized Ambitions, Study Says

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 Are Cleverer than Toddlers, Research Suggests

Chickens master several complex skills better than toddlers, experiments show

Nurture Trumps Nature, Study Finds

Nurture Trumps Nature, Study Finds

Researchers find that the personality of zebra finches is mostly determined by nurture

Couples Who Meet Online Less Likely to Divorce than Those Who Meet Face-to-Face

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

 
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