- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 25th, 2013
One's Sneeze Reveals One's Personality, Researchers Say
A person's way of sneezing now said to be an indicator of their personality
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 22nd, 2013
People Immune to the “Love Hormone” Are Easier to Hypnotize, Study Finds
Social detachment now said to go hand in hand with increased suggestibility
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 20th, 2013
Ants Follow Very Precise Career Paths, Study Finds
Researchers say these insects have an impressive hierarchy of jobs
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 19th, 2013
Depression Is Contagious, New Study Shows
Specialists say that those spending too much time with depressed people also turn gloomy
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 19th, 2013
The Occasional Smack Does Nothing to Harm Children, Study Finds
Verbal threats are nothing to worry about either, the researchers maintain
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2013
Tylenol Now Argued to Ease Anxiety over Death
Researchers say the drug may help people deal with psychological pains
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 13th, 2013
Women Cannot Stand Men's Fully-Grown Beards, Study Claims
Specialists explain beards are commonly associated with little romantic availability
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 11th, 2013
Botox Injections Make People Feel Depressed
The cosmetic treatment affects a person's ability to smile, fosters negative emotions
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 10th, 2013
Babies Born to Blind Moms Have Better Visual Abilities
The lack of visual communication with their mom does nothing to impair their development
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 3rd, 2013
Not Apologizing Can Trump Saying “Sorry” As Far As Psychological Benefits Go
Researchers find that refusing to apologize sometimes makes people feel better
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 27th, 2013
Brain Scans Now Said to Predict Which Criminals Are Bound to Reoffend
A certain region of the cortex can indicate who is more likely to get back in jail
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 20th, 2013
Elite Athletes Process Information Faster Than Ordinary Folks
Athletes find it significantly easier to perform various cognitive tasks, study finds
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 18th, 2013
Regular Night-Time Trips to the Bathroom Cut Work Productivity by Almost 25%
Nocturia affects daytime productivity more than asthma and lung disease go
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 18th, 2013
Facebook Puts People in a Good Mood, Study Shows
What it all comes down to is making it easier for people to remember the good old days
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 15th, 2013
Video Games Improve on Kids' Cognitive Skills, Study Finds
Each video game improves another cognitive skill, researchers explain
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 14th, 2013
Babies Are Utterly Mean During Their First Months of Life
Study finds babies love it when others mistreat people they can't stand
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 13th, 2013
Women Scientifically Proven to Be Grumpier Than Men in the Morning
Not getting enough sleep makes them feel aggressive and hostile