New study finds the "sweet spot" for horror: scary, but not too scary
Horror movies and haunted houses entertain us the most when they’re scary enough to get our hearts beating faster, but not *too* scary.
Do spouses really resemble each other more over time? Study says no
Despite popular belief, a new study finds no evidence for the idea that couples come to resemble each other more with the passage of time.
New study shows background music makes food taste better
Background music can make food taste better, according to a new study. And unwanted background noise makes the food taste worse.
ASMR: what the research shows about this popular "tingling sensation"
Research has linked ASMR to goosebumps, music-induced chills, and synaesthesia, as well as higher levels of empathy and openness.
Study: Biden and Trump are "super-agers" likely to stay healthy to 2024
A new study suggests that both 2020 presidential candidates are “super-agers” who are likely to maintain their health beyond the end of the next presidential term.