From the Princeton University, Engineering School press release: Clear behavioral rules posted prominently on online discussions can markedly increase participation while cutting harassment, new research from Princeton University has found. In a test developed with…
From the University of Zurich press release: If someone in the workplace is mistreated, their colleagues may respond with empathy — or with schadenfreude. The latter emotion, according to a new study by the University…
From the Brown University press release: Do my friends find me funny? Am I making a good impression during this job interview? For most, such questions and concerns are a routine part of life. A…
From the Cognitive Neuroscience Society press release: Parents may often feel like they are not “on the same wavelength” as their kids. But it turns out that, at least for babies, their brainwaves literally sync…
From the New York University press release: Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and that between strangers, finds a new study by researchers at New York University and UCLA. The…
From the University of Arizona press release: Most of us know what it’s like to savor a decadent slice of chocolate cake or a glass of our favorite wine. But savoring is a concept that…
From the University of Arizona press release: Smartphones have become a constant companion for many of us. In a recent study by the Pew Research Center, nearly 50 percent of adults reported they “couldn’t live…
From the University of Texas at Austin press release: It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, and now scientists say variety in your social circle may help you live longer. Researchers at…
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology press release: Conversations are fundamental to relationships and wellbeing, but they often leave people feeling anxious, uncertain, and socially excluded. Social and personality psychologists will present their…
From the University of Waterloo press release: Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo.…