1st 2016 presidential debate left women sad and men angry

Facial recognition technology sheds light the emotional reactions of men and women during first presidential debate in 2016.

Anna Varela - Georgia State • futurity
Oct. 10, 2019 ~4 min

Why German parents are happier than 20 years ago

Social changes and more family-friendly policies have transformed German parents' roles. Those changes are for the best, researchers say.

U. Zurich • futurity
Oct. 8, 2019 ~4 min


Listen: To boost your mood, talk to a stranger

Talking to strangers can be intimidating, but it could also boost your well-being. In this podcast episode, an expert explains how.

U. Chicago • futurity
Oct. 7, 2019 ~1 min

Sims-like disaster models help plan for human freak-outs

How will people react in the face of an outbreak or natural disaster? Computer models that are a bit like "The Sims" could give us an idea.

Jorge Corona-NYU • futurity
Oct. 3, 2019 ~1 min

There’s a simple way to make healthy food appealing

"...in retrospect it's like, of course, why haven't we been focusing on making healthy foods more delicious and indulgent all along?"

Nathan Collins-Stanford • futurity
Oct. 3, 2019 ~6 min

‘Personalized DJ’ plays songs to match your mood

Machine learning powers a dynamic playlist that changes music to what you'll like most based on your mood.

Molly Dannenmaier-UT Austin • futurity
Oct. 3, 2019 ~3 min

How a ‘Superwoman’ persona affects black women’s health

Black women's efforts to be strong, self-sacrificing, and emotionless, which researchers call a Superwoman persona, has both protective and negative health effects.

Kristen Parker-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 1, 2019 ~4 min

Some people with anxiety would rather worry than relax

To avoid a big swing in emotions, some people would rather just stay worried than relax. The discovery could benefit those with relaxation-induced anxiety.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 30, 2019 ~5 min


How we can avoid escalating arguments

When we get escalate arguments, it's not usually based on strategy. Here's how slowing down can help us avoid making conflicts worse.

Jack Wang- U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 26, 2019 ~4 min

How puppets can teach preschoolers to manage emotions

As more preschools expel kids for acting out, a new program uses puppets to show them how to identify and control emotions.

Duke University • futurity
Sept. 25, 2019 ~2 min

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