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Education improves decision-making ability, study finds
There has been interest across behavioral and social sciences – including psychology, economics and education – in whether people are […]
Category Archives: Life
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How the brain learns during sleep
Sleep helps to consolidate memories Researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Bonn have investigated which activity patterns occur […]
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Daytime naps help us acquire information not consciously perceived, study finds
‘I’ll sleep on it’ proves scientifically sound advice The age-old adage “I’ll sleep on it” has proven to be scientifically […]
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Detecting fake news, at its source
Machine learning system aims to determine if a news outlet is accurate or biased Lately the fact-checking world has been […]
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Hugs may help protect against conflict-related distress
Hug receipt on day of interpersonal conflict correlated with smaller decrease in positive affect Receiving hugs may buffer against deleterious […]
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Study Offers Insight Into How People Judge Good From Bad
New research sheds light on how people decide whether behavior is moral or immoral. The findings could serve as a […]
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Scientists uncover why you can’t decide what to order for lunch
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a lengthy restaurant menu and been completely unable to decide what to order […]
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This wild plant could be the next strawberry
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and… groundcherries? A little-known fruit about the size of a marble could become agriculture’s next big […]
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The warm glow of kindness is real – Sussex study confirms
The ‘warm glow’ of kindness is real — even when there’s nothing in it for you Psychologists at the University […]
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Is that selfie edited? Why it may matter for women viewers
Perceptions of photo editing affect thin ideal internalization There’s a surprising upside to the fact that many people edit their […]