Stories by Harvey Black

Crows Show Off Their Social Skills

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

A Hospital Stay Can Trigger PTSD

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

Physical Distance May Improve a Negotiating Climate

Delinquent Youths Boost Older People's Self-Esteem

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