From the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) press release via EurekAlert!: With new national anti-bullying ads urging parents to teach their kids to speak up if they witness bullying, one researcher has…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We’re often told to ‘count our blessings’ and be grateful for what we have. And research shows that doing so makes us happier. But will it actually…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Many of the long term goals people strive for — like losing weight — require us to use self-control and forgo immediate gratification. And yet denying our…
From the Norwegian University of Science and Technology press release via ScienceDaily: They’re everywhere — in magazines, on the Internet, on television—people with super-thin bodies who are presented as having the ideal body form. But…
From the University of Missouri press release: Freedom of the press is viewed by many as a cornerstone of democracy. But can it actually help improve people’s lives and make them happy? Researchers at the…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Neighbors’ lawn signs, public opinion polls and even a conversation in the next restaurant booth can affect how people vote in an election. But it all depends…
From the UC Santa Barbara press release: The junior high and high school years are emotionally challenging even under the best of circumstances, but for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), that time can be…
From the Florida State University press release via EurekAlert!: Knock, knock! Who’s there? Cows go. Cows go who? No, cows go moo! OK, OK. So it’s not a side-slapper — especially if the teller has…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We all know that, for the most part, it’s wrong to kill other people, it’s inappropriate to wear jeans to bed, and we shouldn’t ignore people when…
From the University of Akron press release: Arrogant bosses can drain the bottom line because they are typically poor performers who cover up their insecurities by disparaging subordinates, leading to organizational dysfunction and employee turnover.…