Crows Show Off Their Social Skills
New findings on crows' intelligence lend perspective on how social smarts evolve
Stories by Harvey Black
Meditate That Cold Away
Practicing meditation or exercising might make you sick less often
Our Own Words Enchant Us
Talking about our opinions and experiences is worth more than money
Sad Movies Make Us Sentimental
Tearjerkers make us count our blessings
Why Booze Makes Some People Belligerent
Why are some people friendly when they get drunk, and others hostile?
High Status Breeds Feelings of Trust
Feeling prestigious makes people more trusting
Far from Conflict
Physical Distance May Improve a Negotiating Climate
Status Matters
People try harder to beat a weakling than to topple a higher-ranked opponent
Stop Slouching!
Good posture boosts self-esteem
Headlines: Nice Doctors Heal You Faster and more
Also: related disorders, outsiders' impact on success, and why we swear
Underwater Suffering: Do Fish Feel Pain?
A study suggests fish consciously experience discomfort
