FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·4 min readPlaying on the Swings Helps Kids Learn to CooperateResearchers report synchronous movement generated by playing on the swings can encourage young children to cooperate in other activities.Read More
Featured·April 21, 2017·1 min readThat’s What Friends Are ForNew findings show the benefits of friendships on resilience as adults.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 18, 2017·5 min readNetworks of Narcissists: Social Media and NarcissismA new study reports narcissists are drawn to social network platforms as they see them as the ideal stages to showcase themselves.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 18, 2017·4 min readEye Expressions Offer a Glimpse Into the Evolution of EmotionStudies support Darwin's theories of emotional evolution, finding expressions originate from sensory function rather than social communication.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 15, 2017·3 min readWhat’s the Best Way to Choose Your Profile Pic? Ask Someone Else to Do ItIf you want a flattering social network profile pic, ask someone else to select it for you, researchers suggest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2017·6 min readInfants Show Racial Bias toward Members of Own Race and against Those of Other RacesResearchers report infants show racial bias in favor of members of their own race as early as 6 months old.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 3, 2017·4 min readArea of the Brain Affected by Autism DetectedResearchers report the anterior cingulate cortex, an area of the brain associated with empathy, activates very weakly in people with autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 27, 2017·3 min readIs Personal Adversity Contributing to Political Polarization?According to a new study, unexpected life events ranging from relationship stress to illness can lead to political polarization, pushing moderate thinkers to more extreme wings of their parties and political views.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 20, 2017·2 min readPeople Remain Calm as the World Ends, Video Game Study SuggestsA new study reveals people tend to behave helpfully as their virtual world ends.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 18, 2017·4 min readFor A Modest Personality Trait, ‘Intellectual Humility’ Packs A PunchBeing intellectually humble improves ability to make decisions and increases tolerance, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 17, 2017·6 min readThe Genes and Neural Circuits Behind Autism’s Impaired SociabilityResearchers have identified genetic and neural networks that could contribute to impaired sociability in some forms of autism.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 13, 2017·4 min readYes, She’s Smiling: Mona Lisa’s Facial Expression Less Ambiguous Than ThoughtAccording to researchers, people almost always perceive Mona Lisa's facial expression as being happy.Read More
