Students are Better Off without a Laptop in the Classroom
What do you think they’ll actually use it for?
Stories by Cindi May
Most People Consider Themselves to Be Morally Superior
A "self-enhancement" effect that can have negative consequences for all of us
How to Measure the Creativity of a 1-Year-Old
The “unusual box test,” and what it means
Why People Try Repulsive Things
The surprising power of curiosity
A Scientific Theory of Humor
The “entropy” of nonsense words is linked to their funniness, research finds
Rude Behavior Spreads Like a Disease
Scientists study the contagion of obnoxiousness
What It Takes for a "Beast" to Find a "Beauty"
The longer people know each other, the less physical attractiveness seems to matter
The Problem with Female Superheroes
From helpless damsel to powerful heroine, but still hypersexualized
The Secret of Better Meetings: Fun
Humor boosts the effectiveness of meetings, a study finds
For Couples, Success at Work is Affected by Partner’s Personality
Researchers identify the personality trait that plays a positive role
The Surprising Problem of Too Much Talent
A new finding from sports could have implications in business and elsewhere
A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes with a Laptop
Students who used longhand remembered more and had a deeper understanding of the material
When Are Jokes about a Tragedy Funny?
Humor is tragedy plus time — but how much time?
The Cheerleader Effect
Seeing faces in groups makes them appear more attractive
To Win a Sports Bet, Don’t Think Too Much
Detailed analysis fogs the future
The Advantages of Not Saying You Are Sorry
Refusing to apologize can bring psychological benefits
Bullies Hurt Themselves
Studies suggest that a bully may suffer psychological pain, too
How to Ace an Interview: Feel Powerful
Experiments show that simple psychological preparations make a big difference
What Does the Way You Walk Say about You?
Psychologists explore the outer limits of first impressions
Trying to Resist Temptation? Think about God
The new science of self-control shows that religious themes can bolster willpower
