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Right-or left-handedness affects sign language comprehension

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From the University of Birmingham press release: The speed at which sign language users understand what others are ‘saying’ to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found.… 

How technology use affects at-risk adolescents

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From the Duke University press release: More use of technology is linked to later increases in attention, behavior and self-regulation problems for adolescents already at risk for mental health issues, a new study from Duke… 

Study suggests that smiling may make one appear older

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From the University of Western Ontario press release: Turn that frown upside-down? Not if you’re keen on looking younger, you shouldn’t. A new study shows that smiling can make you appear to be two years… 

Men and women show equal ability at recognizing faces

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From the Penn State press release: Despite conventional wisdom that suggests women are better than men at facial recognition, Penn State psychologists found no difference between men and women in their ability to recognize faces…