Why parents shouldn't worry about violence in video games
Studies on whether violent games cause real-life violence have had mixed results at best.
Why social media won't impact your social life
A new study suggest our off-screen life isn't as affected by what we do online as you might think.
How hope can play a vital role in staying healthy
Encouraging people to look after their health means we need to play to their emotions.
Want to be more rational? Learn another language
We make more measured decisions when thinking in another language, but we're also less likely to be accurate, researchers say.
There's a problem at universities we're not talking about: mental health
Both students and academics are suffering and seem unable to cope with the growing mental health problem.
Three ways to make your children more empathetic
These tips for parents, teachers, and caregivers can help to nurture empathy within their children.
Why you never get sick of listening to your favourite song
People enjoy replaying a favorite song many times even after the novelty and surprise are gone, according to new research.
Most people aren't afraid of alien life, according to new research
Despite what Hollywood would have us think, a study suggests we'd have a positive reaction to visitors from another planet.
How ‘mental rehearsal’ prepares us for action
Neuroscientists are examining how we mentally prepare for tasks.
The anticipation of something might make you happier than the actual event
Anticipation is part of the fun – or most of the fun, if new research is to be believed.
8 facts about love and marriage in America
Research shows the changing shape of relationships and marriages in the United States.
The world's languages contain 14 different kinds of love, research has found
How do you define love? A new study attempts to find out by searching the world’s languages for words relating to love that don’t exist in English.