Can Watching ‘Jackass’ Turn You Into One?
Did you see that movie about the moron? If so, it may have negatively impacted your own intelligence, according to new research from Austria.
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On ‘Jeopardy!’ Women Take Fewer Risks vs. Men
A study of contestant behavior on the popular game show "Jeopardy!" suggests women tend to hedge their bets when facing male opponents.
Sarcasm Boosts Creativity? Yeah, Right.
New research from Israel suggests exposure to sarcasm may enhance creative thinking.
Three Ways Sports Fans Can Help Their Team Win
Sports fans control more of what happens on the court or on the field than they realize. Now if they could just applaud good decisions over flashy bad ones.
‘Just Do It!’ Culture Feeds Confirmation Bias
New research finds people primed to think in terms of action are more certain of their opinions and less likely to seek out dissenting views.
Taste Buds Reflect Feelings of Moral Disgust
New research finds moral disgust can elicit a physical reaction, changing our evaluation of a beverage.
Sensory Deprivation Boosts Musicians’ Skill Level
Canadian researchers report floating in an isolation tank increased the technical skill level of young jazz players.
Anger, Politics and the Wisdom of Uncertainty
Angry citizens, new research confirms, are motivated citizens. But they are not motivated to seek out new information. But anxious citizens do.
Study of Emotion: Women’s Brains Are Wired for Compassion
Brain-scan research from Mexico suggests women’s neural systems respond more robustly to images that evoke compassion.