Why People Have Lateral Preferences When Kissing and HuggingA new study reveals why we have a lateral preference when it comes to displaying social emotions. Researchers say that while handedness plays a part in why we prefer to hug or kiss on one side, emotional content also plays a role.Read More
Microdoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem SolvingA new study reports microdosing psychedelics may enhance creative problem solving without risk of hallucinations, or trips, associated with taking high doses of the substances.Read More
Big Data Reveals Heavy Multitaskers Have Reduced MemoryA decade worth of data reveals people who multitask with different forms of media at once are worse at completing simple memory tasks.Read More
Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of HumanityResearchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.Read More
Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat AnxietyAccording to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders.Read More
Wishful Thinking is RewardA new study reports the reward system in our brains may affect our judgments.Read More
One in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After QuittingResearchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting.Read More
First Impressions CountA new study reports listeners make immediate judgments about the perceived personality of a speaker whether they hear a full sentence or just a single word.Read More
Researchers Find Brain Signal that May Help Us Navigate the Holiday BuffetResearchers report they have discovered the region of the brain that registers excitement over a preferred food option. The study reports the findings could help develop new therapies and treatments to potentially combat obesity and encourage healthier eating.Read More
The Neurobiology of Social AggressionResearchers report a signalling mechanism in the brain shapes social behavior. The findings may have implications for better understanding social hierarchies, aggression and bullying.Read More
Aerobic Exercise has Antidepressant Treatment EffectsA new study reports aerobic exercise can have antidepressant effects for patients with major depressive disorder.Read More
Female Chimps Know Which Males Are More Likely to Kill Their BabiesA new study sheds light on infanticidal behavior in male chimps, and reveals females are highly sensitive to the relative risks posed to their offspring by different males.Read More
