Reports emerge that steroids may have been found at Pistorius’ home the night he shot and killed his girlfriend.
Behavior
Registries Don’t Keep Sex Offenders from Restricted Areas
A surprising percent of offenders move to restricted areas
ADHD Diagnoses Continue to Climb
A large study in California shows that more kids than ever get diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Is the condition really spreading, or are we just better at detecting it?
How Disasters and Trauma Can Affect Children’s Empathy
Do children become more kind and empathetic after a disaster— or does the experience make them more focus more on self-preservation?
How Scarcity Leads to Spending
Will economic uncertainty make you save more — or spend more? The answer may depend on your childhood experience, a new study suggests.
Childhood Trauma Leaves Legacy of Brain Changes
Painful experiences early in life can alter the brain in lasting ways.
Chimps Can Play Fair, Too
Chimpanzees and people already share much when it comes to our evolutionary history, and the latest research shows we have a similar appreciation for fairness as well.
What Bystanders Can Do to Stop Rape
Why bystanders don’t act when they see violent crimes
Can Dad’s Distress During Mom’s Pregnancy Affect Newborns?
He doesn’t carry the child, but a father’s prenatal anxiety may have an affect on children’s later behavior.
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
Toddlers’ Early Language Skills May Influence Later Anger Management
Communication may help toddlers cope better with emotions in pre-school
To Really Read Emotions, Look at Body Language, Not Facial Expressions
We think we’re reading facial expressions, but most of us rely on body cues to understand emotion
Munchausen By Internet: Faking Illnesses Online
Why would someone pretend to be a cancer patient who became pregnant after being raped by her uncle?
