From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Just grin and bear it! At some point, we have all probably heard or thought something like this when facing a tough situation. But is there any…
From the Michigan State University press release: For the human brain, learning a new task when rules change can be a surprisingly difficult process marred by repeated mistakes, according to a new study by Michigan…
From the University of Amsterdam press release via ScienceDaily: What exactly happens to your face when you smile spontaneously, and how does that affect how old you look? Computer scientists from the University of Amsterdam’s…
From the Cornell University press release via EurekAlert!: There is a popular belief that sexual orientation can be revealed by pupil dilation to attractive people, yet until now there was no scientific evidence. For the…
From the Concordia University press release: Rows of chip bags in a vending machine, endless bottles of shampoo on pharmacy shelves, long lines of books arranged in the bestsellers section at the bookstore. From supermarket…
From the McMaster University press release by Suzanne Morrison-Dalgleish: Child abuse experts say psychological abuse can be as damaging to a young child’s physical, mental and emotional health as a slap, punch or kick. While…
From the Northwestern University press release by Hilary Hurd Anyaso via HealthCanal: Can’t figure your way from a map to reality? All is not lost. Training is effective for improving spatial skills, Northwestern University researchers…
From the Pennsylvania State University press release via EurekAlert!: Why do adults continue to play throughout their lives while most other mature mammals cease such behavior? According to researchers at Penn State, playfulness may serve…
From the Wiley press release via EurekAlert!: You’re on the bus, and one of the only free seats is next to you. How, and why, do you stop another passenger sitting there? New research reveals…
From the University of Missouri press release by Kate McIntyre: Infants innately relieve stress by crying, turning their heads or maintaining eye contact. Adults manage emotional tension using problem-solving or by seeking support. A new…