Neurology
Voice Training Is a Medical Necessity for Many Transgender People
Multiple strategies—including speech therapy—can help those whose voice and gender identity are not aligned and can improve their quality of life
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Psychology
Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help
Children as young as seven years old may hesitate to ask questions in school because they worry classmates will think they are “stupid”
Psychology
Changing Perceptions about Harm Can Temper Moral Outrage
If you can find ways to make an activity appear safer, you can also make it more morally acceptable to some people
Psychology
In Schools, Honest Talk about Racism Can Reduce Discrimination
New laws make it harder for teachers to discuss racism and inequality, but psychological evidence shows these conversations dispel causes of bias and distress
Neuroscience
Unexpected Brain Chemistry Is behind the Element of Surprise
Animals learn especially well from surprising events, and the hormone noradrenaline may be one reason why
Psychology
What Keeps a Crowd from Becoming a Mob?
Amid COVID, studies in Denmark suggest that crowds do not always engage in bad behavior—and that mass-gatherings sometimes offer meaningful connection
Mental Health
Why Social Media Makes People Unhappy—And Simple Ways to Fix It
Research suggests platform designs make us lose track of time spent on them and can heighten conflicts, and then we feel upset with ourselves
Psychology
How Dominant Leaders Go Wrong
Highly assertive, confident individuals may foster a selfish culture that hurts productivity
Neuroscience
How the Brain Tells Apart Important and Unimportant Sensations
Several recent studies point to a small, long-overlooked structure in the brain stem as a crucial gatekeeper for the body’s signals
Psychology
The Dark Side of Collaboration
People working together often scheme to put profits ahead of telling the truth. New research points to ways to stop this behavior
