TV, Movies Can Inspire Altruism
But new research suggests it only occurs when people reflect upon what they’ve been watching.
Want Honest Public Servants? Pay Them Better
New research from Germany finds that public servants are more likely to accept bribes if their income is lower than that of the citizen doing the bribing.
You’re a Cheat: Your (Wide) Face Gave You Away
New research confirms men with relatively wide faces are more likely to cheat. Excess testosterone is a likely culprit.
Abuse Inspires Creativity, You Moron!
New research from Korea finds a link between workplace creativity and having an abusive supervisor.
Who Is More Likely to Lie for Financial Gain?
New research from Canada points to certain personal characteristics associated with a greater likelihood of lying, such as being a business major.
For Facebook Users, It’s More Like 4 Degrees of Separation
New research from Taiwan suggests Facebook has shrunk the distance between any two human beings.
I’m No Hero. But, Wait—There’s a Camera!
New research finds the presence of security cameras negates the famous bystander effect and encourages people to help those in need.
Women Drink Faster When Music Is Playing
New research from the U.K. suggests music suppresses women’s normal responses to alcohol consumption, inspiring more drinking.
Hints of Sex Spur Economic Risk-Taking for Women, Too
New research suggests women, like men, make less-prudent financial decisions when they have sex on the mind.
Musical Feedback Makes Workouts Feel Easier
Exercise is less exhausting when you're inspired by a musical soundtrack that mirrors the effort you are expending.