Teen Pregnancies Down as More Adolescents Use Contraception
Most American teens have still had sex by age 18 according to the CDC analysis
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You Do Not Think Alone
A new book argues that thought and knowledge are community efforts
Why Fathers Downplay Feelings
They don’t use hugs, but helping with tasks or activities is a man’s way of showing affection and should not be belittled
Fetuses May Respond to Faces While in the Womb
Babies develop a preference for face-like light patterns even before birth
Listen between the Cries
Researchers try to decipher the hidden messages in babies’ wailing
Eyewitness Memory Is a Lot More Reliable Than You Think
What law enforcement, and the public, needs to know
Deciphering the Language of Love
Attachment science is helping couples master communication and connection—and getting through conflict
Lonely but Never Alone
Space travel: How does the brain react to the isolation encountered in outer space?
Does TV Cultivate Authoritarianism?
Researchers think television may promote “authoritarian values” that paved the way for Donald Trump
In-Person Requests Are More Effective Than Electronic Ones
People respond better to face-to-face requests than e-mails
Cracking the Popularity Code
Do you know the two types of popularity — and which is better for you?
5 Self-Care Tips for Today's Political Climate
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen tackles how to deal with the content of today’s fast and furious news
When Hatred Goes Viral: Inside Social Media's Efforts to Combat Terrorism
Online video serves the Islamic State and other terrorist organizations as a powerful tool for recruiting new members and inciting violence. A potential fix remains curiously in limbo
The World According to Dogs
Scientific findings uncover what our best friends know, why they do what they do and how to keep them happy
How to Be a Better News Consumer
Top tips to get the most nourishment from your media diet
Is the U.S. Education System Producing a Society of “Smart Fools”?
One distinguished psychologist explains why he believes this is so and how to reverse course
Older Kids Are More Likely to Confess to Bad Deeds
Children first learn to cover for their naughty behavior, but learn to take responsibility as they get older
Electric Brain Stimulation Offers Binge-Eating Clue
A neural circuit seems to control compulsive food consumption
Why It's So Hard to Keep a Secret
The real reason has more to do with mental meandering than actively hiding information
