Since 2010 sad songs have become less common
Research suggests that songs with negative lyrics became increasingly common from 1950 to 2010, but since have been on the decline.
Here's why people become drawn into conspiracy theories
This is why people believe in conspiracy theories – and how to change their minds.
Why cute trumps needy when it comes to charitable giving
The choices donors actually make suggest that the neediest recipients are often allocated a disproportionally small share of charitable giving.
Why stress can lead to poor decisions
Neuroscientists find chronic stress skews decisions toward higher-risk options.
Without twins, these five mysteries might never have been solved
Twin research has led to all kinds incredible insights into an important mystery: nature vs. nurture or how the environment and our genes affect our health.
Why visual skills aren't connected to your IQ
There is a broad range of differences in people’s ability to visually recognize objects and faces—and those skills aren’t linked to general intelligence, a new study suggests.
Why is it nice to be nice? Solving Darwin’s puzzle of kindness
Even without the encouragement of an international awareness day, kindness and selflessness are widespread among both humans and animals.
Why manners will favour you in the workplace
Dr. Travis Bradberry shares the eight habits of considerate people.
How a small act of kindness can change the welfare of our society
How could kind behaviour have evolved – and why was it not eliminated by natural selection?
Music only helps you concentrate if you’re doing the right kind of task
Research suggests that music may not help us focus on all types of task.
Violence spreads like an infectious disease. We need to treat it like one
If we treat violence like we treat all other epidemics, we can help resolve some of today’s challenges and support a sustainable future.
Want to become self-compassionate? Run a marathon
Training for a marathon can revolutionise self-perception, making kind self-talk, and impacting how you talk to others.