Psychology

  1. Brain

    Chewing or breathing sounds make you seethe? Blame your brain

    People who can’t stand everyday sounds, such as chewing and breathing. The reason traces to how their brains are wired, new research finds.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    Bullying hurts — but peer support really helps

    Bullied kids face more mental illness as adults, new studies find. Other research suggests support from other kids can lessen the impacts.

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  3. Science & Society

    Racism hurts

    Hate crimes and harassment since the 2016 election affirm that racism still exists in America. Here’s what racism is, how it hurts and how people who witness it can respond.

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  4. Science & Society

    Five things students can do about racism

    Racism plagues societies around the world and has since ancient times. But scientists who have studied its impacts offer suggestions on how to make it stop.

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  5. Psychology

    What makes a pretty face?

    Beautiful faces are symmetrical and average. Do we prefer them because this makes them easier for our brains to process?

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  6. Health & Medicine

    4 reasons why many people don’t vote

    The United States has a terrible voter turnout. Scientists have turned up some data to explain why that is.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    4 research-backed ways to get people to vote

    Millions of Americans who are eligible to vote won’t bother to go to the polls. Scientists, though, are finding ways to get more of these people into the voting booth.

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  8. Brain

    Teen brains may have an advantage — better learning

    The teen brain is infamous for prizing rewards and encouraging risky behavior. But their reward-driven behavior may help those teens learn some things better than adults.

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  9. Humans

    Big Viking families got away with murder

    The most deadly Vikings came from families that were big enough to discourage revenge.

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  10. Psychology

    Be true to yourself, even in the face of opposition

    It might seem easier to go with the flow when others disagree with you. But expressing your true opinion can be a positive experience, new data show.

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  11. Brain

    Teen drinking may damage ability to cope with stress

    Teens are often tempted to drink alcohol. Drinking too much — and repeatedly — can hurt their ability to manage stress, a study in rats indicates.

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  12. Brain

    Small region of brain recognizes facial expressions

    Scientists identify the brain region responsible for recognizing facial expressions in others. It helps us know whether others are happy or sad.

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