To feel happier, spend on experiences not stuff

Spending money on experiences rather than on objects could make you feel happier, researchers say.

UT Austin • futurity
March 10, 2020 ~3 min

To garner trust in science, tell a story

Narrative makes scientists seem warmer and more trustworthy, researchers report. It's a strategy that could boost trust in science.

Bert Gambini-Buffalo • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~5 min


‘Attachment anxiety’ can affect your finances

A new study finds a connection between attachment anxiety and avoidance and finances, including how people see their partner's spending.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
Feb. 26, 2020 ~4 min

Stress moves us to swap emotional support

Stress gets a bad wrap, but it may actually bring people together to give and receive emotional support, researchers report.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
Feb. 25, 2020 ~4 min

Sleep and friends buffer teens against discrimination

Sleeping well can help teens better cope with racial discrimination, a new study shows. It also finds that friends, not parents, help teens handle bias.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 21, 2020 ~4 min

Mapuche approach teaches kids to handle fear

The Mapuche people's ideas about kids and fear show that Western beliefs about children's emotional capability aren't universal.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 20, 2020 ~3 min

Just a little mindfulness can ease pain and negativity

Even a brief introduction to mindfulness can help people cope with pain and anxiety, research suggests.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
Feb. 20, 2020 ~2 min

Love between parents has long-term benefits for kids

Children stay in school longer and get married later when their parents love each other, according to research with couples from Nepal.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 14, 2020 ~4 min


After spouse’s death, hiding emotion may harm health

People grieving their spouse's death should embrace their emotions, a study suggests. Keeping a stiff upper lip may have health consequences.

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
Feb. 5, 2020 ~3 min

Ants have to ‘unlock’ anger toward intruders

When an intruding ant enters a colony, ants don't jump to action to defend their home right away. The right smell has to "unlock" their aggression.

Spencer Turney-Vanderbilt • futurity
Feb. 4, 2020 ~4 min

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