This is how societies are starting to change our behaviour
Focusing on how social norms are changing can help people change their own behavior, new research suggests.
Richard H. Thaler has won the Nobel Prize for Economics
Richard H. Thaler has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his study of the psychology of Economics.
We need to change these dangerous myths about drug use
This addiction researcher looked to the brain to understand how recreational drug use becomes compulsive.
This counterintuitive idea could make you better at your job
The average worker spends most of the eight-hour workday doing many other things beside work.
3 reasons you love your phone
3 reasons why we are addicted to smartphones.
Mind-reading technology is not the answer to fighting crime
Mind reading technology might seem appealing to law enforcement, but it raises ethical and practical questions that shouldn't be ignored.
This could be the secret to turning your failures into success
A study shows that an emotional reaction to failure could be beneficial in the long run.
In the future you'll know exactly how much sleep you need
Research is unravelling the mysteries our body clocks - including the possibility that we might one day be able to control it.
Think introverts don't make good leaders? Think again
Research looks at the capabilities of introverts when it comes to leadership.
This is how your brain changes with age
New research explores what increased communication between the two halves of our brain could mean for our health as we age.
By watching you, young children learn that hard work pays off
A new study found that infants try harder after seeing adults struggle to achieve a goal.
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.