Do looks make the person??
Is it even possible to remain non-judgmental about looks and avoid associated stereotypes? It seems that we all judge looks, even our own; and on top of being superficial, it can seriously affect our behavior.
Research
Gratitude is good for you?
Gratitude is a social emotion critical for maintaining social standing. It indicates to others when we’ve received a benefit, reinforces beneficial behavior towards the recipient, and motivates prosocial behavior in the future.
4 scientific myths busted
A few scientific urban legends are so widespread that they are considered common knowledge. Let’s debunk some of the most famous!
Need a good idea? Dare to daydream?
When you stop focusing and start daydreaming, the so-called default mode network of your brain becomes active, producing new or creative ideas.
How the mind roams free when the body is dying?
People who have faced death report seeing a white light at the end of a tunnel, experiencing their life flashing before their eyes, or feeling like they have left their physical body. What might be causing these experiences?
Love at first sight? The science behind speed dating
What information do we use to quickly decide whether we find someone attractive? And what happens in the body when two people find each other attractive during a speed date?
Do you speak body motion ?
In Canada, dancers and researchers collaborated to develop dance as the universal body language for interacting with people suffering from dementia.
Nostalgia, the lighthouse of memory
Nostalgia is a deliberate and bittersweet emotion that connects us to ourselves and other people. It reminds us of the sweeter moments of our lives and the irreversibility of time.
Hypno..what??
I bet you have heard of hypnosis. Do you really know though how it affects our brain and our behavior?
Mindfulness is less helpful for combating stress in young people
For thousands of children and teenagers, September marks the return to school, and with it the associated stress. Can stress be countered with mindfulness training in youth? The findings of a large-scale project suggest that it cannot be, really.