Dopamine Might Be Behind Impulsive Behavior
A monkey study suggests the brain chemical makes what's new and different more attractive.
Browsing Tag
quick studies
1209 posts
School Counselors Do More Than You’d Think
Adding just one counselor to a school has an enormous impact on discipline and test scores, according to a new study.
How a Second Language Trains Your Brain for Math
Second languages strengthen the brain's executive control circuits, with benefits beyond words.
Would You Rather Go Blind or Lose Your Mind?
Americans consistently fear blindness, but how they compare it to other ailments varies across racial lines.
All-Girls Schools Don’t Make Girls More Competitive
Parents, not educational setting, may be the key.
For Charitable Products, Sex Doesn’t Sell
Sexy women may turn heads, but for pro-social and charitable products, they won't change minds.
Carbon Taxes Really Do Work
A new study shows that taxing carbon dioxide emissions could actually work to reduce greenhouse gases without any negative effects on employment and revenues.
Savor Good Times, Get Through the Bad Ones—With Categories
Ticking off a category of things to do can feel like progress or a fun time coming to an end.
How to Build a Better Election
Elimination-style voting is harder to fiddle with than majority rule.