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.
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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.
How Local Shops and Seminar Rooms Are Reviving Sex Education
If there's an upside to the government's failure to promote legitimate sex education, it's been the convergent rise of the local sex shop and the university seminar as two venues for frank and meaningful discussion.
The Best Way to Combat Anti-Muslim Bias
New research finds that directly hinting at the hypocrisy of an Islamophobic stance can make people reconsider that position.
The Internet May Be Reducing Religious Rigidity
New research reports people are less certain there is one true faith if they spend a lot of time online.
For Men, High Testosterone Means Low Interest in Classical Music
Our hormones appear to influence our musical preferences.
The Unique Neural Network of the Creative Brain
New research identifies a pattern of brain activity that is associated with superior creativity.