Stories by Harvey Black

New findings on crows' intelligence lend perspective on how social smarts evolve

Practicing meditation or exercising might make you sick less often

Talking about our opinions and experiences is worth more than money

Tearjerkers make us count our blessings

Why are some people friendly when they get drunk, and others hostile?

Feeling prestigious makes people more trusting

Physical Distance May Improve a Negotiating Climate

People try harder to beat a weakling than to topple a higher-ranked opponent

Good posture boosts self-esteem

Also: related disorders, outsiders' impact on success, and why we swear

A study suggests fish consciously experience discomfort