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Friends Celebrating Thanksgiving Dinner Together

Science Nov 21

How gratitude became key to human social bonds

By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press

Science Apr 02

A little boy and his older brother protect themselves from the rain with an umbrella, in a city
Why people choose to cooperate, according to behavioral science

Most people care what others think of them. In many situations, that can be leveraged for the common good.

By Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine

Science Sep 20

U.S. Supreme Court nominee judge Brett Kavanaugh is seated before his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. Photo by REUTERS/Chris Wattie
In Kavanaugh debate, ‘boys will be boys’ is an unscientific excuse for assault

Scientists debunk four myths about teenage brains, sexual aggression and what we remember about assault.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Sep 03

Hector Casanova illustration of the Democrat donkey and Republican elephant on a seesaw with the plank breaking in the middle. Image by Hector Casanova/The Kansas City Star/MCT via Getty Images
How seeing a political logo can impair your understanding of facts

Political symbols have a sneaky influence on your brain, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Jul 27

Here’s proof that open office layouts don’t work, and how to fix them

A new study shows moving to an open office dramatically cuts face-to-face conversations, but architects say not all open offices should be treated equal.

By Nsikan Akpan, Julia Griffin

Jul 17

Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist

By Teresa Carey

The average adult yawns 20 times per day. And when you feel a yawn coming on, it can be nearly impossible to suppress. But why does being around other yawners make you yawn?…

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