A Patient’s Mindset Can Speed Recovery
A patient's attitudes and beliefs don't appear on any medical chart, but new research finds they influence the course of recovery.
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Which Dog Is the Smartest?
A leading canine researcher says dogs understand more than 150 words and can count up to four or five. He has compiled a list of the world's smartest dogs. See if your pooch cracks his Top 7.
Training for Battle May Increase Soldiers’ Suicide Risk
Why are suicide rates in the military going up? A new analysis suggests combat training meant to override feelings of fear and pain may be a key factor.
The Mental Roadblocks to Climate Change
Social psychology finds a thread linking opposition to health care reform and climate change — and a possible way around the problem.
Feel The Guilt, Save The Planet
Collective guilt regarding climate change can be a catalyst to individual action, but new research suggests eliciting that emotion can be tricky.
A Tax By Any Other Name Gains Wider Support
Just how toxic is the term "tax?" A newly published study suggests its use decreases support for climate change initiatives.
The Good, The Bad and … Well, You Decide
In sizing up a possible opponent's intentions, men make snap judgments based on the shape of the guy's head.
The Chemical Contrails of the Placebo
Studies are finding that the pain relief induced by placebos may come from releasing the body's own chemical pain relievers.
The Invisible Woman of Color
New research finds black women are more likely to go unnoticed and unappreciated than black men or whites of either gender.
Searching for a Feeling
Can compulsively searching, instead of merely surfing, lead to greater cognitive benefits for netizens?