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Downward Head Tilt Can Make People Seem More Dominant
We draw social inferences from not only facial features but the position of the head itself, research shows.
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The science behind why some of us are shy
To certain people, mingling at a party or talking to a crowded room is the stuff of nightmares. Why are some of us hardwired to be shy?
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What we think we know — but might not — pushes us to learn more
Findings challenge a popular belief that curiosity in general is the prime driver of learning
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Anxious People Quicker to Flee Danger
By better understanding anxiety circuits in our brains, researchers may learn what goes awry in people with anxiety disorders.
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17 Secrets Nurses Will Never Tell You But Really Want You To Know
Trust me.
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Leisure Is Our Killer App
In the race for jobs, the capacity for leisure can give humans a surprising edge.
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The shape of human faces evolved out of our need for social skills.
According to researchers at the University of York, social communication played an influential role in how the human face shape evolved.
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Why so many people believe conspiracy theories
Many people around the world believe that events are being controlled by others.
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Contentment
Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. source: Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching image: Eddie’s Garden Ph…
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What’s Causing the Rise of Hoarding Disorder?
Now that the DSM lists severe hoarding as a disorder apart from OCD, psychologists are asking what explains its prevalence.
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Your Flaws Are Probably More Attractive Than You Think They Are
“Beautiful messes” have a certain allure.
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You Can Make An Argument For Anything
Why it’s so easy to spew convincing-sounding B.S.
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'The most intellectual creature to ever walk Earth is destroying its only home' | Jane Goodall
Introducing the Guardian’s new series The Age of Extinction, the renowned primatologist describes the dramatic vanishing of wildlife she has witnessed in her lifetime – and how we can all play a vital role in halting its destruction
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How to make good conversations a walk in the park
Communication skills benefit from the great outdoors
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Why Sex Is Not Binary
The complexity is more than cultural. It’s biological, too.
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When Crime Is a Family Affair
Kids have a habit of imitating their parents’ criminal behavior. It’s no wonder, then, that by one measure, 10 percent of families account for two-thirds of criminals.
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A neuroscientist who studies motivation and behavior found there are 7 factors that can help you change anyone's mind
You can painstakingly show somebody tons of bulletproof evidence and present flawless logical arguments but often they still won’t change their mind. What gives? The problem is that the human brain is not a purely rational computer. And when we ignore that, even the best of efforts to convince others can fall flat.
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Bad News for People Who Can’t Remember Names
Everyone’s social nightmare might have lasting effects on relationships.
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Why does our brain needs at least 8 hugs a day?
Hugging is a particularly intimate and intense way to express emotions. Through a hug we can convey joy or sorrow, we can say to a person that can count on us unconditionally and understand his state of mind without speaking. But the fact is that embraces not only help us connect with others and express what we feel, also have a very positve effect on the emotional balance and brain health.
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Collaborate, but only intermittently, says new study
Technologies and organizations should be redesigned to intermittently isolate people from each other's work for best collective performance in solving complex problems.
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