The Dawn of Climate-Ball: Home Runs on the Rise
Climate change is causing more home runs due to reduced air density caused by higher temperatures.
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The latest news and trends in psychology research: mental health, therapy, counseling, neuroscience, behavioral science, and more.
Transcendental Meditation reduces burnout, new study finds
A new study has found that Transcendental Meditation reduced symptoms of burnout and insomnia, while improving overall well-being.
A single session of mindfulness meditation is effective in pain management, new study shows
Hypnosis and mindfulness meditation both produced significant results on acute pain management, with hypnosis having a slight edge.
Seeing Awe-Inspiring Art Makes Children More Generous, New Study Shows
Awe-inspiring art can encourage children's generosity, according to new research.
Personality Test Roundup: The Top 10 Online Personality Quizzes for Insightful Self-Reflection and Fun
Doing an online personality test has been a popular form of entertainment for many years. We show you ten of the best examples.
Fear Face: New Study Finds Organized Crime Members Excel at Detecting Fear
The fear face under the microscope: a new study conducted in two Italian penitentiaries sheds light on the emotional intelligence of organized crime members.
New study into coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) suggests its main causes are unpredictability and media exposure
A look into the reasons behind coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, finds many justifiable causes.
The Science Behind the Cuteness of Teddy Bears
A recent study conducted in France sheds light on why we find teddy bears so cute and comforting.
New study finds that small facial scars don’t have a significant negative impact on attractiveness
A new study finds that minor facial scars have little or no effect on ratings of attractiveness, and are even viewed as slightly more friendly than average.
Mindfulness for Anxiety is as Effective as a Common Antidepressant, New Study Finds
A new study finds that mindfulness for anxiety (in the form of MBSR) is as effective as commonly-prescribed antidepressant, according to a new study from Georgetown University.
Reproducing historical fragrances to learn more about the past
Recreating historical fragrances to evoke the past is a new way to experience culture in museums and tours.
Teletherapy: The Pros and Cons of This New Therapy Trend
Teletherapy is an increasingly popular way for people to get help. Find out whether it might be the right option for you.
Extrinsic Motivation: What Is It, and How Can You Make It Work For You?
Extrinsic motivation is the use of external rewards and punishment to motivate action. Learn how to make it work for you!
Mindfulness for Pain Relief: New Study Finds Mindfulness Program Helps
A new study on mindfulness for pain is the first to demonstrate brain changes from a standardized mindfulness course.
Benefits of chair yoga extend to seniors with dementia, study finds
The benefits of chair yoga also apply to socially isolated older adults with dementia.
Researchers Identify Molecule That Shows Promise for Hair Regeneration
Researchers from North Carolina State University have identified a molecule known as a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration.
Is peak social media behind us? Fewer Norwegian children using social media than two years ago
Despite a spate of recent headlines about how children in the US are using social media more than ever before, new results from Norway tell a different story.
New study shows that cooperation among strangers in the US has increased since the 1950s
Despite common concerns that the social fabric is fraying, cooperation among strangers has gradually increased in the U.S. since the 1950s.
Unexpectedly reaching out to a friend is more appreciated than people assume, new study shows
In fact, the more surprising the "reaching out" is, the more people tend to appreciate it.
New study finds Reddit users with toxic usernames are more likely to generate toxic content
The study also found that users with toxic usernames are about 2.2 times more likely to have their accounts suspended by moderators.