Put a Bird on It
Customizing possessions boosts performance
Stories by Matthew Hutson
Why We Love Dad’s Old Sweater
“Authentic objects” keep us company
Living a Lie: We Deceive Ourselves to Better Deceive Others
New research provides the first evidence for a theory first put forward in the 1970s
Why Emotional Snap Judgments Are Often Wrong
When reading people's emotions, careful thinking may pay off
Trick of Tweet: Data Tool Pinpoints Words Seen as Credible
Computers are sorting real news from fake on social media
Should You Wear Makeup at Work?
Research shows intriguing differences in how male and female co-workers react to women who wear makeup in the office
Why Nostalgia Is Good for You
The bittersweet emotion increases feelings of vitality
Why We Love Moral Rigidity
We tend to trust people who adhere to moral rules, even when doing so leads to bad outcomes
Do Selfies Make You Look Bad?
A new study finds they are not as flattering as we think
The Follies of Speed Swiping in Dating Apps
Why patience pays when looking for love
The Inherent Gender of Names
A name’s sound can convey masculine or feminine traits
Why Whiz Kids Win
Despite professing to value hard work, we all have a soft spot for natural talent
Keeping Up with the Joneses--in Bed
Couples who have sex at least once a week are happiest, perhaps because we think it’s the norm
Dress for Success: How Clothes Influence Our Performance
What you wear can influence your thinking and negotiating skills, and even hormone levels and heart rate
Cynicism May Cost You
Having a distrustful attitude might limit your earning power
Men Are Attracted to Nonconformist Women
The popular idea that women should try to conform or be submissive around men is outdated
Everyday Routines Make Life Feel More Meaningful
Regularity helps life make sense, a crucial component in finding meaning
The 2 Faces of Narcissism: Admiration Seeking and Rivalry
Not everyone we think of as a narcissist shows both facets of the personality trait
Harsher Punishments for the Obese and Hippies
Groups that elicit disgust are judged more severely for "impure" acts
Kindness Boosts Status in Some Cultures
Warmth, not ability, earns professional status in collectivist societies
