New research uses brain scans to investigate how "sacred values" can motivate extremist violence.

"Doctors' attitudes can have detrimental impacts and prevent those who are close to death from receiving the emotional support needed at that time."

"Empathy is something like a muscle: left unused, it atrophies; put to work, it grows."

Estimates put the cost at up to $3.7 trillion worldwide of dishonest behavior by employees. New research identifies a possible reason why.

If people knew more about the science of genetically modified food, they'd be more likely to eat it, researchers report.

Researchers combed through past studies to get a fuller picture of what limits or promotes minority blood donation.

Do you trust the government? New research digs deeper than previous gauges to understand what people really think.

"...properly designed social media networks can even lead to improved understanding of contentious topics within echo chambers."

"If we can't accurately measure those beliefs, we may be under- or overestimating their support for different solutions."

"...there remains a gulf in understanding the difference between the technology's statistical risks and the dread it evokes."