The Rise of Escape Room Games
This popular new form of entertainment is set to become a fixture in a new Science Channel show called Race to Escape. It's already producing interesting insights into group psychology.
Mental Maps and the Neuroscience of Neighborhood Blight
Getting a better sense of how people visualize their neighborhoods could be the first step toward improving them.
The Mystery of $2 Bills
Many people think $2 bills are more valuable than their labels advertise. Are they?
The Game Slowed Down
Athletes often claim that their breakthroughs come when a game starts unfolding at a slower pace. Can psychology explain the phenomenon they're describing?
YouTube Videos That Make You Tingle
The autonomous sensory meridian response videos are garnering a massive audience, but an explanation for their intense effects has eluded scientific inquiry.
How Your Historical Plaque Sausage Gets Made
The process is not nearly as official or meticulous as you might expect.
The Digital Land Mines of Modern Break-Ups
Selective disposal of digital artifacts is the best way to deal with the aftermath, but you might need your friends and an algorithm to help get you there.
The Difference Between Jewish and Catholic Guilt
Which is scarier: an all-powerful deity or your mom?