
Mind from Matter

Mind from Matter

Why Do Couples Use Baby Talk with One Another?
This style of speech helps infants learn, but romantic adults use it as a way to show affection


Embracing the Mess
Individuals often overestimate how harshly others judge a messy, chaotic life

This Protein Could Boost Brain Function without Exercise
An exercise pill might one day produce health gains without the exertional pain

The Psychological Differences between Those Who Love and Loathe Black Friday Shopping
Some people are more “task-oriented,” while others focus more on making social connections

Personality Type, as well as Politics, Predicts Who Shares Fake News
Highly impulsive people who lean conservative are more likely to share false news stories. They have a desire to create chaos and won’t be deterred by fact-checkers

Other People Don’t Think You’re a Mess
Individuals often overestimate how harshly others judge them. But self-compassion can help build a more balanced, healthy perspective

A Wandering Mind

How Pandemic Life Mimicked Pioneer Times
Sourdough, seeds, shovels and other basic survival needs made a comeback

Unvaccinated Workers Say They’d Rather Quit Than Get a Shot, but Data Suggest Otherwise
The actual number who resign rather than get the vaccine is much smaller than the survey data suggest

How Facebook Hinders Misinformation Research
The platform strictly limits and controls data access, which stymies scientists

Discrimination Persists in Society—but Who Discriminates?
Is discriminatory behavior widely dispersed or highly concentrated in a small number of people?