The current approach to dealing with domestic violence may be bad for victims’ health.
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More Bad News for Older Dads: Higher Risk of Kids With Mental Illness
The effect of paternal age on autism, schizophrenia, and ADHD may be greater than previously thought
Study: Switching Schools May Give Your Kids Psychotic Symptoms
Chronic marginalization and chronic exclusion could cause hallucinations and delusions
Did Bode Miller Delay Grieving His Brother’s Death?
Research doesn’t support the idea that people put off grieving, but bereavement does come in unexpected waves
How to Find out Anything from Anyone
A former intelligence officer shares interrogation tips for getting people to spill on first dates and their salaries
Victory in Sports: Dominance, Not Pride
Fist-pumping. Arm-raising. Chest-thumping. We see it all the time in sports. But these athletes aren’t expressing pride in victory. They’re demonstrating dominance over their competitor.
5 Reasons Why TV’s Top Shows Are So Addictive
There’s science behind what makes your favorite shows so hard to miss.
Take That! Athletes’ Victory Stances Are All About Dominance, Not Pride
Every time an athlete triumphs over another, his first instinct is to do a victory dance.
Why You Should Believe Liars When They Say They’re Lying
It’s because a new study shows that people — including liars — are more honest than you think.
Want More Tolerant Kids? Keep Them Away from the TV
Too much time in front of the television can blunt young children’s ability to accept and understand others, says the latest research.
Philippines Relief: The Emerging Science of Why We Give
After natural disasters, human beings are inherently altruistic, and want to help their fellow man, right? Well, it turns out to be a little more complicated than that.
The Selfish Reasons Behind Why We Give
Feeling good about our actions — not guilt or pity— motivates giving, according to the latest research.
Blame Game: Why We Hate to Feel Guilty
When things go south and we’re to blame, we’re supposed to feel guilty. Right? Not necessarily.