From the American Chemical Society press release: A cranberry, honey or a candy bar — which tastes the sweetest? These foods contain sugars that humans can perceive differently. A cranberry seems tart, whereas a candy…
From the University of Waterloo press release: A new study from the University of Waterloo has found that in some ways, the older you get the worse your decision making becomes. The study established that…
From the University of Southern California press release: Are children who spend lots of time using digital devices prone to psychiatric problems? A team of USC scientists says yes in a new study that appears…
From the University of Waterloo press release: New research found that being in a bad mood can help some people’s executive functioning, such as their ability to focus attention, manage time and prioritize tasks. The…
From the San Francisco State University press release: Think you’re totally in control of your thoughts? Maybe not as much as you think, according to a new San Francisco State University study that examines how…
From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: It turns out that a rude email’s reach extends further than the recipients in the message’s “To” field. As email communication becomes increasingly ubiquitous in all…
From the Ohio State University press release: New research suggests how distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit for you and others affected. One key to…
From the University of Minnesota Medical School press release: The behavior of people who remain committed to a choice, even when it is clear that an alternate choice would be a better option, has been…
From the Ohio State University press release: Music can transport a spirit from sullen to joyful. It can bring a concertgoer to unexpected tears. But the details of just how that connection between performance and…
From the Wiley press release: When researchers looked at expression of a particular gene complex that is activated by chronic stress, they found differences depending on whether someone was positively engaging in video games or…