Psychology
What Doomsday Prophecies Say About Us
An interview with medieval studies scholar and apocalypse expert Matthew Gabriele
Humans Can Read the Expressions and Feelings of Our Primate Cousins
Just like our primate cousins can read human expressions
You Can Still Improve as You Age—With the Right Mindset
New research is challenging traditional assumptions of aging
Weed Not Only Sends Memories Up in Smoke, It Reshapes Them
Break out the sticky notes next time you smoke
Are You Smart Enough to Avoid Falling for “Corporate Bullsh*t”?
New research points to a troubling relationship between buzzwords and decision-making
Laughing Off Your Mistakes Makes You Seem More Competent
“People often overestimate how harshly others judge their minor social mistakes”
Why You’re More Likely to Develop AI-Psychosis than to Join a Cult
Philosopher Lucy Osler on the insidious appeal of AI Chatbots
Blame Your Parents for Your Extreme Aversion to Snakes
But recognize that it’s a useful survival trait
What Grief Has to Do with Love Addiction
People who have enmeshed attachments may be more vulnerable to prolonged grief
Home Really Is Where the Heart Is
It’s an idea we create over time that gets imprinted in the brain
Grinning During Sex Isn’t Contagious, But It Does Require Tempo
A new study of bonobos shows that they grin during vigorous socio-sexual interactions
Can Zapping Our Brains Make Us Less Selfish?
New research shows transcranial stimulation can boost altruistic behavior
