FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2018·3 min readInside the Brains of Killer BeesResearchers have identified neuropeptide alterations that occur in Africanized honeybee brains when they become aggressive.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 5, 2018·5 min readWhen it Comes to Recess, a Quality Playground Experience MattersA new study reveals the quality of the playground experience during recess can have significant impact on a child's emotional well being, behavior and cognition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2018·4 min readImportant Questions Asked by Upcoming Horror Movie ‘Hereditary’Researchers provide insight into the new horror movie 'Hereditary' and consider the question of whether mental illness can be inherited.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readA Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 2, 2018·3 min readDieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen GirlsAccording to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2018·4 min readMothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children BehaveA new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018·3 min readWhat Do Animals Want?A new machine learning study reveals behavioral strategies in worms. The study, researchers say, may shed light on how humans make decisions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2018·3 min readMongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than ParentsAccording to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2018·5 min readOxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize BehaviorsA new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 28, 2018·5 min readThe Logic of Modesty: Why it Pays to Be HumbleResearchers have developed a new evolutionary game theory model which may help explain why many of us hide our good deeds.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 25, 2018·3 min readElectoral Outcomes Affect the Way We Treat OthersResearchers report the outcome of the 2016 election had some unexpected outcomes when it comes to how people from one party affiliation treat people who have opposite views.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 25, 2018·3 min readOxytocin Mediates Subjective Duration of Social InteractionsA new study examines how the hormone oxytocin helps to mediate social interactions.Read More