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·August 15, 2016·4 min read

Finding the Brain’s Generosity Center

A new study reveals a brain area that lights up when we do good for others is more active in empathetic people.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Areas Distinguish Between Good and Bad

Researchers have identified two areas involved in a neural network that helps interpret situations as positive or negative.

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Honeybee Circadian Rhythms are Affected More by Social Interactions

A new study reports that social time cues override influences of light and darkness in regulating the circadian rhythm of honeybees.

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·June 24, 2016·4 min read

Nasty or Nice? Math Model Explains Why Some Individuals Are Nicer Than Others

Researchers have designed a new math model that could help explain social behaviors in a number of difference species.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·June 20, 2016·4 min read

Silencing of Gene Affects People’s Social Lives

Silencing a gene responsible for the production of oxytocin can affect a person's ability to form healthy relationships and recognize the emotional states of others, a new study reports.

Featured Psychology

·June 8, 2016·4 min read

Strangers Reach Mutual Understanding Through Talking and Asking Questions, Not From Non-Verbal Cues

According to researchers, when two strangers meet and interact for the first time, the extent to which they develop mutual understanding depends on how much they talk and ask questions rather than on non-verbal cues such as gestures or exchanging glances.

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Featured Psychology

·June 5, 2016·3 min read

Our Level of Wisdom Varies Depending on the Situation

A new study reports our level of wisdom differs from one situation to the next, and also can be affected by different factors such as being alone or with friends.

Featured Most Popular Psychology

·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Hormone Causes Decline in Cognition After Social Stress

Researchers explore how stress can influence our cognitive performance.

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Featured Psychology

·May 31, 2016·6 min read

This is the Teenage Brain on Social Media

A new study sheds light on the influence of peers and social networking on the teenage brain.

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·May 22, 2016·5 min read

Support From Friends and Family Important to Help Prevent Teen Depression

A new study reports the support of family and friends can help prevent depression in teens. Additionally, those teens who have grown up in difficult family environments were more likely to be bullied at school.