The Link Between Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
New research finds the ability to recognize and manage feelings is beneficial to the creative process.
Human Behavior
Social Pressure Can Change Minds, Even on Divisive Issues
New research uses Joe Paterno to make a point.
Poverty May Be Bad for the Brain
Research finds evidence that brains age faster among people of lower socioeconomic status.
Ethnic Hostility Can Be Contagious
New research shows adolescents mimic their peers' cruel behavior—especially when it harms members of a disliked minority.
To Build More Compassionate Men, Emphasize Their Role as Dads
New research finds men reminded of the notion of fatherhood express less-hostile political views.
On Climate Change, a Disconnect Between Attitudes and Behavior
A new study finds climate change skeptics are more likely to behave in eco-friendly ways than those who are highly concerned about the issue.
Revisiting the Marshmallow Test
New research finds kids' ability to delay gratification is influenced by the norms of their peer group.
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.
A New Study on Racetrack Collisions Shows How Competition Escalates Into Conflict
Competitors of equal ability and status are more likely to engage in dangerous driving.
Who Am I? You May Find the Answer Abroad.
New research finds living abroad helps people discern their true natures from culturally imposed traits and values.
Regions With More Neurotic People Supported Trump and Brexit
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers link voting trends to a specific personality trait.
In Promoting Green Behaviors, Pride Beats Guilt
New research suggests a shift in pro-environmental messaging.
The Shock of Seeing Your Body in 3-D
New technology will allow clothing-store patrons to get a much better look at their actual shape. Can we handle the truth?
Does Bad Air Create Bad Behavior?
New research links air pollution to higher levels of crime and other unethical acts.
Just How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars?
Researchers are having a tough time figuring out how safe autonomous vehicles are compared to their human-operated counterparts.
Meditation May Not Make You a Better Person After All
A critical look at the research suggests its benefits are less than advertised.
High Application Fees Can Be a Significant Barrier to Naturalization
New research finds that low-income immigrants who were provided fee vouchers to cover application costs were 41 percent more likely to apply for citizenship.
Today's Teens Love Songs About the Sex They're Not Having
References to sex have increased in pop music over the decades, even as actual sexual behavior among adolescents has declined.
A Brainy New Way of Looking at Friendship
New research finds the brains of close friends tend to respond to stimuli in very similar ways.
Looking Toward a Bright Future Can Change the Present for Low-Income Students
A new study shows imagining future success can help with facing everyday challenges for low-income college students.
Perhaps Music Really Is a Universal Language
New research finds we can often identify a song's intended purpose, even when it's a product of a distant culture.
Tolerant Tykes: Small Children Aren't Inherently Racist
New research suggests we aren't born bigots. Racial prejudice is something we learn.