How guilt and shame control environmental decisions

A new study contributes to a deeper understanding of how emotions of guilt and shame influence people's everyday environmental decisions.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~6 min

The right therapy is good for cancer patients’ mental health

Many cancer patients struggle with negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy could help.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~4 min


Your mood may make you more likely to click on ads

"When you're in a positive mood, it dampers down that tendency to use your persuasion knowledge to avoid ads."

Merritt Melancon-U. Georgia • futurity
Sept. 3, 2024 ~6 min

Brain activity predicts responses to emotional images

Researchers were able to predict a person's response to emotionally charged scenes using brain imaging and computer modeling alone.

Robert Sanders-UC Berkeley • futurity
July 25, 2024 ~7 min

Threats to masculinity may make teen boys aggressive

A new study points to impact of pressure teen boys feel during puberty to be stereotypically masculine.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
July 17, 2024 ~7 min

Science-backed tips to get out of feeling stuck

Feeling stuck? On this podcast, a scholar shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.

U. Chicago • futurity
June 27, 2024 ~2 min

Why do people cry?

What's the science behind crying? A specialist explains the importance of tears for both physical and emotional health.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
June 26, 2024 ~9 min

After being rude, guilt can make you work harder

"Guilt is this complex phenomenon. It's burdensome, but it can also help us recover by reducing incivility and engaging more at work."

U. Florida • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~4 min


To fight loneliness, spend money on experiences not stuff

Spending your money on experiences can boost social connection and combat loneliness more than spending it on material things.

Judie Kinonen-UT Austin • futurity
May 22, 2024 ~6 min

Dreams help you process bad experiences

New research suggests that "dreaming after an emotional experience might help us feel better in the morning."

Heather Ashbach-UC Irvine • futurity
May 14, 2024 ~5 min

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