What makes a song popular? A teen’s brain seems to know, eve
What makes a song popular? A teen’s brain seems to know, even if he or she won’t admit to actually liking the song. In a study originally designed to determine the effect of peer pressure on teens’...
View ArticleDump the stereotype of the manly commitment-phobe. A new stu
Dump the stereotype of the manly commitment-phobe. A new study finds that not only do men often say “I love you” first in relationships, they’re often happier than women when they hear the three little...
View ArticleEven in multicultural settings, preschool children may gravi
Even in multicultural settings, preschool children may gravitate toward playing with kids of their own ethnicity, a new study finds. But when kids do engage with playmates of another ethnicity, they...
View ArticleFor many college binge drinkers, the perceived positive effe
For many college binge drinkers, the perceived positive effects of alcohol as a social lubricant outweigh its negative impacts, from hangovers and blackouts to missed classes, a new study shows....
View ArticlePoor posture doesn’t just make a bad first impression — it
Poor posture doesn’t just make a bad first impression — it can actually make you feel more pain. In a new study, people who slouched when sitting or standing had an increased sensitivity to pain....
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