What Drives Generous Behavior?
The Human Generosity Project examines why and how human cooperation makes its way through different cultures, even those where love supposedly doesn't exist.
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Can the Psychological Technique of ‘Pre-Conformity’ Help Change Our Harmful Behaviors?
Harnessing the brain's desire to conform to societal norms could be key to cutting meat consumption, researchers say.
Air Pollution Linked to Delinquent Behavior Among Children
Underprivileged kids growing up in congested cities must overcome many handicaps; this study suggests one of them is the very air they breathe.
Identifying the Genes That Influence How We Interact With Others
Scientists are studying people afflicted with Williams syndrome to figure out the biological basis for our behaviors.
Spending Time in Nature Produces Better Behaved Students
New research finds third-graders are more attentive after experiencing a class taught on the lawn.
Facial Recognition: Are We Born With It?
Do we get our cognitive abilities from our inherited "nature" or from our environment's "nurture?"
Are Babies Born Biased?
Two new studies add to the evidence that we make the distinction between members of our group and outsiders very early in life.
Seeing Yourself as Lazy Is Hazardous to Your Health
People who perceive themselves as less active than their peers are at greater risk of death—whether they're accurate or not.
Perhaps We’re More Self-Centered Because We’re Lonely
New research finds the two traits are mutually reinforcing.
Political Protests Can Indeed Work
Did the many protests against killing the Affordable Care Act — including loud demonstrations at public forums — convince moderate members of…