We’re often told to maintain eye contact when speaking with others. But a new study published in the journal Psychological Science is poking holes in the theory that looking deep into someone’s eyes shows interest and boosts …
Behavior
Before You Straighten Up Your Desk, Read This
In the dystopian future, there will only be two tribes: those with messy desks and those with orderly ones. The messy desk people will live unhealthy and inefficient lives but come up with interesting new ideas. The organized …
Aaron Alexis and the Dark Side of Meditation
One detail among the many reports emerging about Aaron Alexis, the 34-year-old man suspected of killing 12 people in a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, stood out: he was a regular meditator.
How Bullying’s Effects Reach Beyond Childhood
More research is documenting the lasting legacy of bullying on its victims in nearly every part of their lives, from emotional wellbeing to career success.
Inside the National Suicide Hotline: Preventing the Next Tragedy
As U.S. suicide rates rise, experts are divided over which strategies save more lives
Cheater’s High: Why Not Playing Fair Feels So Good
We like it when we get away with cheating— and not just in relationships.
Myths and Facts about Angel Dust: Did PCP Drive Aaron Hernandez to Commit Murder?
In an investigative report into the background of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who is awaiting trial for murder, Rolling Stone reports that the Massachusetts native was a regular user of PCP …
How Stress Can Make Therapy Sessions More Effective
Therapy is all about learning how to cope and manage difficult situations better, but sessions may not always equip patients with the practical tools they need to face challenges when they occur.
Wealthy Selfies: How Being Rich Increases Narcissism
The rich really are different — and, apparently more self-absorbed, according to the latest research.
Childhood Bullying’s Lasting Impact on Employment
Bullying can have harmful effects on childhood development, and the latest research reveals those detrimental influences may even stretch into adulthood, depending on how victims handle the trauma.
Hotter World Means Hotter Tempers, More Violence
Climate change may be one of the factors contributing to violence within and among societies, according to the latest study.
‘Stop and Frisk’ Stirs Up, Rather than Deters, Youth Crime
Law enforcement reminders of the consequences of criminal behavior are supposed to curb illegal activity, but some of these intimidation strategies may be backfiring, especially among youth.
Violent Video Games Don’t Make Us Less Caring
Do violent video games make people more callous and less likely to help others? The latest study suggests not— but it likely won’t be the last word.