Why You’re Able to Spot a Friend in a Crowd, Even When You Can’t See Their Face
And how new research on this common phenomenon will be used to improve controversial facial-recognition technology.
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The Limits of Memory for Witnesses of Crime
Using so much brainpower to make quick decisions during a crime keeps us from creating lasting memories.
The Gun Rights Crowd Might Be Right About Mental Health
While their intentions aren't necessarily pure, the numbers suggest they're actually on to something.
John McEnroe and the Sadness of Greatness
On "the only player in the history of the game to go berserk and play better tennis" and the emotional risk inherent in the athlete’s quest for perfection.
You Must Fear September the 13th, Not Friday
Why are so many Americans so scared of today, when what they should really be scared of is ... today?
Electric Schlock: Did Stanley Milgram’s Famous Obedience Experiments Prove Anything?
Stanley Milgram's test subjects were not the only ones misled by his famous experiments on obedience.
Your Kids Don’t Care That Their Favorite Athlete Did Steroids
Brandon Sneed spoke to a Yale professor about what happens to kids who find out that their heroes lied to them, and how their parents should handle it.
The Long-Term Harm Caused by Short-Term Exposure to Violence
A study of the political upheaval in Kenya shows what harm violence can have on the children who witness it.
Free Music Is Better Because It’s Free
Free music has changed the way we consume music, but does it also affect the way we experience it?