Understanding time may be the key to the race against climate change

Time is, after all, at the heart of climate narratives.

Ruth Ogden, Reader in Experimental Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
July 13, 2023 ~7 min

Making algorithm used in AI more human-like

Researchers used fMRI to test ideas about complex decision-making.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
July 12, 2023 ~5 min


Why the super-rich may take more risks than the rest of us

If we want fewer accidents, we may want to consider how we as a society value risk-taking and safety regulations rather than blaming it on individuals.

Nigel Holt, Professor of Psychology, Aberystwyth University • conversation
June 29, 2023 ~7 min

5 reasons you crack under pressure

"Managing Conflict Mindfully" author outlines why even experts get in their own way sometimes, and how to stop.

Anna Lamb • harvard
June 27, 2023 ~4 min

Chemical imbalance in the forebrain underpins compulsive behaviour and OCD, study finds

Neuroscientists say that the findings are a “major piece of the puzzle” in understanding OCD, and could open up new lines of treatment.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 27, 2023 ~6 min

Can parents give their children too much attention?

There is a link between huge amounts of parental attention and the development of narcissistic traits in children.

Amy Brown, Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University • conversation
June 23, 2023 ~8 min

The secret of Novak Djokovic’s record-breaking tennis success is his mental resilience – expert explains

Athletes develop resilience over time, building mental and social skills that act as a shield against the negative effects of adversity and failure.

Sahen Gupta, Lecturer in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology, University of Portsmouth • conversation
June 16, 2023 ~6 min

‘Moral breakdown is a fake problem’

In new study, experimental psychologist takes on the stubborn perception of declining morality.

Christy DeSmith • harvard
June 14, 2023 ~6 min


Excerpt of ‘Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety Into Power’

In her new book, psychologist Luana Marques says that too many mistake symptoms for underlying problem.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 13, 2023 ~9 min

Nearly 20% of the cultural differences between societies boil down to ecological factors – new research

A number of theories try to explain how cultural differences come to be. A new study quantifies how such factors as resource abundance, population density and infectious disease risk can contribute.

Michael Varnum, Associate Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University • conversation
June 6, 2023 ~7 min

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