From the University of California – Riverside press release: We spend a lot of time looking at the eyes of others for social cues — it helps us understand a person’s emotions, and make decisions about…
From the University of Exeter press release: Campaigns designed to stop young people “bolting” drinks can be ineffective and can even make them more likely to do it, new research suggests. Scientists from the University of…
From the Frontiers press release: Political rebellions and riots have been associated with warmer weather, but until now, there has been little research on its potential influence on peaceful and democratic political behavior. A new…
From the University of Ottawa press release: Parenting is a complicated journey full of questions, and when a beloved child begins to show signs of a behavioural disorder, a parent’s challenges become even more difficult to…
From the Universität Bonn press release: How can xenophobia be reduced and altruism strengthened? Researchers at University Hospital Bonn have shown in a new study that the bonding hormone oxytocin together with social norms significantly increases…
From the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg press release: Feelings can run high in competitive situations and lead to heated arguments and disputes. But not everyone reacts in the same way — men react differently to women and…
From the American Psychological Association (APA) press release: When someone offers a free sample, it’s not really free. It comes with the implied expectation that if a person accepts it, he or she will feel obligated…
From the University of Wisconsin-Madison press release: If it’s the thought that makes a gift count, here’s a thought that can make your gift count extra: Get a little something for yourself. Research published this month…
From the University of Oklahoma press release: A University of Oklahoma professor, Edward T. Cokely, shows that informed decision making depends on the ability to accurately evaluate and understand information about risk in a newly published…
From the University of Portsmouth press release: People who give up their time for online volunteering are mainly motivated by a desire to learn, a new study has found. The research surveyed volunteers on ‘citizen science’…