That’s Disgusting: Researcher Studies Gag Reflex
In a revolting development, research psychologist Rachel Herz has cornered the market on discussing what disgusts us.
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Negativity and the Niqab
New research finds we tend to perceive negative emotions in the partially covered face of a veiled woman.
Different Cultures, Different Robots
Industry might seem like a universal language, but how different cultures are husbanding their robots shows there are several dialects.
An Emotional Timeline of Sept. 11, 2001
German researchers, analyzing the content of text messages sent on 9/11/01, report that while sadness and anxiety levels remained stable through the day, anger steadily increased.
Arts Education Promotes Emotional Intelligence
As arts education is pushed further to the margins by the current emphasis on standardized testing, a tool for nurturing children's social and emotional development is being lost.
Emotional Vérité: If You Can See It You Can Feel It
In a sequel to an experiment from the days of silent film, a multinational team of psychology researchers has shown that we perceive emotions based on what we bring to the table.
Brain’s Indiana Joneses Search for Empathy
Empathy is more than an item on a prospective Supreme Court nominee's résumé; it's a core human trait. But where inside the brain might it arise?