NeuroscienceSocial psychologyNew study finds the "sweet spot" for horror: scary, but not too scary By Douglas Heingartner October 27, 2020 Horror movies and haunted houses entertain us the most when they’re scary enough to get our hearts beating faster, but not *too* scary. Read more
More15,000 teddy bears fill Dutch soccer stadium to raise money for children's cancer By Douglas Heingartner October 24, 2020 15,000 teddy bears will fill the seats during a Dutch soccer match as part of a charity action to raise money for childhood cancer research. Read more
MoreYour "cough cloud" is 7 to 23 times larger when you're not wearing a mask By Douglas Heingartner October 20, 2020 A new study finds that wearing a good mask makes the size of your “cough cloud” between 7 and 23 times smaller. Read more
Social psychologyWomen are more likely than men to say they have a best friend By Douglas Heingartner October 20, 2020 A new study finds that only 85% of men report having a best friend, versus 98% of women. Read more
Social psychologyWhere's my bus? Transit tracker apps lead to longer wait times By Douglas Heingartner October 19, 2020 A new study finds that compared to using bus apps, people would get better results by just randomly walking to the bus stop. Read more
PersonalityPeople low in openness, neuroticism less likely to obey shelter in place rules By Douglas Heingartner October 15, 2020 A new study has found that people with certain personality traits are less likely to follow shelter in place rules. Read more