Behavioural Sciences
Being part of a social group is good for your health. This is why
Research has consistently shown the benefits of social connectedness on our health, including new work showing the impact on our mental health.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
System Initiative
Behavioural Sciences
Workforce and Employment
Neuroscientists have figured out why you can’t concentrate at work
Research explores the impact of sound of our ability to concentrate in an office.
Education and Skills
Bilinguals' brains don't have to work hard to switch between languages
New research looks at the amount of cognitive control needed for bilinguals to switch language, and suggests that in a natural setting it requires very little.
Education and Skills
Children might be learning languages all wrong. Here's why
New research explores the differences between implicit and explicit learning when studying another language.
Science & Technology
The science of curiosity
Mario Livio, author of Why? What Makes Us Curious, explores curiosity.
Behavioural Sciences
Your brain can be fooled into feeling pain relief. Here's how
New research shows that as well as tricking the mind into feeling distracted from pain, the brain also seems to be able to be tricked into experiencing pain relief.
Social Media
How online cruelty can turn people off political engagement
College students who are highly tolerant of incivility are much more likely to comment on political news stories online, engage in online political discussions, and express support on soc...
Science & Technology
The real reason you can’t put down your phone
‘Nomophobia’ describes the fear of being without your phone.
Global
Would you give up your friend's privacy for pizza?
Although many people say they want to protect their personal information, privacy tends to take a backseat to convenience.
Leadership
Here's what research can teach you about being a better leader
Researchers are setting out to discover what makes an effective leader.
Neuroscience
If a brain can be caught lying, should we admit that evidence to court?
Courts are reluctant to admit evidence where there is considerable debate over the interpretation of scientific findings.
Neuroscience
Why sitting down all day is bad for your brain
Prolonged sitting may affect the brain’s fuel supply and have a negative impact on brain health.
Neuroscience
Intelligence doesn't guarantee an open mind. Here's why
People with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to learn and apply social stereotypes.
Workforce and Employment
Why getting people to say yes might be the best way to advance your career
Avery Blank shares four things you can do to get other people to say “yes:”
Global
Sharing makes us happy, but only if we do it this way
A new study shows preschool kids who share of their own accord are happy, but not when they are obliged to do so.