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The robot tricks to bridge the uncanny valley
Giving robots a series of small behavioural tics can make help them appear a lot more human, which makes us feel more comfortable interacting with them
Giving robots a series of small behavioural tics can make help them appear a lot more human, which makes us feel more comfortable interacting with them
Psychology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 20, 2014, 8:09am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 20, 2014, 8:09am
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Emotions spread through Facebook are contagious, study says
If rains in Chicago will it make your friends in San Diego less happy? According to a new study, the answer is yes The answer is yes.
If rains in Chicago will it make your friends in San Diego less happy? According to a new study, the answer is yes The answer is yes.
Psychology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Virtual reality therapy cures fears and phobias
Facing your phobias in a virtual environment could be the best way to conquer them in the real world
Facing your phobias in a virtual environment could be the best way to conquer them in the real world
Psychology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Mar 14, 2014, 7:35am
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One in five US soldiers had mental illness before enlisting, report finds
Army initiative to research suicides in the US military released its first three studiesAmanda Holpuch
Army initiative to research suicides in the US military released its first three studiesAmanda Holpuch
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Why We Miss Creative Ideas That Are Right Under Our Noses
In crowdsourcing, a big challenge is not with coming up with creative ideas, but identifying creative ideas. A bias makes us bad at spotting creative ideas when they come from those working around us.
In crowdsourcing, a big challenge is not with coming up with creative ideas, but identifying creative ideas. A bias makes us bad at spotting creative ideas when they come from those working around us.
Psychology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014, 8:32am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2014, 8:32am
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Sriracha Chemistry: How Hot Sauces Perk Up Your Food And Your Mood
Sriracha and other spicy condiments make us feel so good, even when they burn so bad. So what's going on in our tongues? A video breaks down the beloved hot sauce into its molecular components.
Sriracha and other spicy condiments make us feel so good, even when they burn so bad. So what's going on in our tongues? A video breaks down the beloved hot sauce into its molecular components.
Internet trolls are also real-life trolls
Why do some people find so much pleasure in harassing others online? A new study attempts to shed light on the behaviour of internet trolls
Why do some people find so much pleasure in harassing others online? A new study attempts to shed light on the behaviour of internet trolls
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014, 7:56am
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How to Be Happy at Any Age
What does it take to make us happy? According to new research, it depends on how old we are.
What does it take to make us happy? According to new research, it depends on how old we are.
Psychology
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Feb 24, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Feb 24, 2014, 7:59am
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Are More Eccentric Artists Perceived As Better Artists?
A study finds part of the reason people love Lady Gaga and Vincent Van Gogh is that these are very eccentric artists, and people have strong, unconscious stereotypes that eccentric artists are better.
A study finds part of the reason people love Lady Gaga and Vincent Van Gogh is that these are very eccentric artists, and people have strong, unconscious stereotypes that eccentric artists are better.
Q&A: The "Big Mo" Won't Help Team USA Hockey
A new study offers evidence that there's no such thing as momentum in sports.
A new study offers evidence that there's no such thing as momentum in sports.
Psychology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 8:27am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Feb 21, 2014, 8:27am
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The Science of Solitary Confinement
Research tells us that isolation is an ineffective rehabilitation strategy and leaves lasting psychological damage
Research tells us that isolation is an ineffective rehabilitation strategy and leaves lasting psychological damage
Psychology
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 20, 2014, 8:38am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 20, 2014, 8:38am
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Dreams of 'self-discovery' destroying marriage, claims psychologist
High divorce rates and low marital satisfaction are a direct result of partners' inability to meet 'psychological expectations'
High divorce rates and low marital satisfaction are a direct result of partners' inability to meet 'psychological expectations'
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, 9:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 13, 2014, 9:15am
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Researchers: Online trolls are 'sadists'
If you've ever complained that the trolls junking up online comment sections are a bunch of sadistic psychopaths, you might be onto something.
If you've ever complained that the trolls junking up online comment sections are a bunch of sadistic psychopaths, you might be onto something.
Psychology
Source: CNN
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: CNN
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Sometimes — unfortunately — being an asshole is the way to get ahead
From Tom Perkins to Tim Armstrong, high-profile obnoxiousness is everywhere. And with good reason, sadly: there’s evidence that acting dislikeably can boost your statusOliver Burkeman
From Tom Perkins to Tim Armstrong, high-profile obnoxiousness is everywhere. And with good reason, sadly: there’s evidence that acting dislikeably can boost your statusOliver Burkeman
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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What would Superman do about the latest news on video games?
Whether you game as Voldemort or Superman can affect your behaviour, apparently, but applying such research to real life is fraught with problems
Whether you game as Voldemort or Superman can affect your behaviour, apparently, but applying such research to real life is fraught with problems
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014, 8:15am
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The Neuroscience Of Munchies: Why The Scent Of A Burger Gives Us A High
Skipping a meal triggers the munchies in a similar way that marijuana does, a study in mice finds. And it works, at least in rodents, by boosting the sense of smell. Receptors in the brain that get activated when the animals are stoned also light up after they've been fasting.
Skipping a meal triggers the munchies in a similar way that marijuana does, a study in mice finds. And it works, at least in rodents, by boosting the sense of smell. Receptors in the brain that get activated when the animals are stoned also light up after they've been fasting.
Why do people believe women aren’t funny?
Women aren’t funny. Many people still believe this despite evidence to the contrary. Why?
Women aren’t funny. Many people still believe this despite evidence to the contrary. Why?
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014, 10:31am
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What's The Problem With Feeling On Top Of The World?
Research explores the consequences of boosting self-esteem when it is not justified. When self-esteem is artificially boosted, it reduces performance and effort — as people seek to protect the fragile gain in self-esteem by withdrawing from effort and the risk of failure.
Research explores the consequences of boosting self-esteem when it is not justified. When self-esteem is artificially boosted, it reduces performance and effort — as people seek to protect the fragile gain in self-esteem by withdrawing from effort and the risk of failure.
Are you addicted to your smartphone?
Just in case you didn't know, you are probably using your smartphone way too much, and you now can measure your level of addiction. Researchers at…
Just in case you didn't know, you are probably using your smartphone way too much, and you now can measure your level of addiction. Researchers at…
Psychology
Source: Euronews
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Source: Euronews
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 30, 2014, 9:23am
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Will you share your opinion of Obama on Facebook? Only if your friends agree, says study
President Barack Obama's job approval ratings are currently stuck at 43 percent. Republicans in Congress have it even worse, with a paltry 24 percent of Americans giving them the thumbs up, according to the latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll.
President Barack Obama's job approval ratings are currently stuck at 43 percent. Republicans in Congress have it even worse, with a paltry 24 percent of Americans giving them the thumbs up, according to the latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll.
Psychology
Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014, 10:15am
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Source: NBCnews
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014, 10:15am
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The changing face of psychology
After 50 years of stagnation in research practice, psychology is leading reforms that will benefit all life sciences
After 50 years of stagnation in research practice, psychology is leading reforms that will benefit all life sciences
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Jan 24, 2014, 7:58am
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ESP Is Put to the Test—Can You Foretell the Results?
Researchers at the University of Melbourne, Australia, debunk ESP.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne, Australia, debunk ESP.
Psychology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014, 7:46am
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The urge to dehumanise others is itself all too human
Recognising dehumanisation as part of human nature helps us guard against its darkest consequences
Recognising dehumanisation as part of human nature helps us guard against its darkest consequences
Psychology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014, 7:46am
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So comedians are prone to psychosis? Comedy is more complex than that
Dean Burnett: Saying that there is a link between comedy and psychosis risks oversimplifying both science and comedyDean Burnett
Dean Burnett: Saying that there is a link between comedy and psychosis risks oversimplifying both science and comedyDean Burnett
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 16, 2014, 7:53am
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Men Anger Opponents on Purpose
Experiments suggest that men do indeed deliberately anger each other to get what they want.
Experiments suggest that men do indeed deliberately anger each other to get what they want.
Psychology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Researchers dismiss sixth sense – and put their faith in common sense
Year-long Australian survey finds people can reliably detect a change in surroundings, even if they cannot accurately describe it
Year-long Australian survey finds people can reliably detect a change in surroundings, even if they cannot accurately describe it
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Christian counsellors ban therapy aimed at 'converting' gay patients
Association of Christian Counsellors bans trying to turn gay patients straight but disgraced therapist vows to fight ruling
Association of Christian Counsellors bans trying to turn gay patients straight but disgraced therapist vows to fight ruling
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 14, 2014, 8:01am
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Don't worry, be happy: overcoming worry may be key to mental health
Worry plays a role in causing a wide range of psychological problems. But don't fret – there's a simple, effective treatment
Worry plays a role in causing a wide range of psychological problems. But don't fret – there's a simple, effective treatment
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 09, 2014, 9:57am
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Motion-captured laughs make animations more amusing
Discovering the detailed movements we make when laughing can make avatars and cartoon characters far more realistic – and infectiously funny
Discovering the detailed movements we make when laughing can make avatars and cartoon characters far more realistic – and infectiously funny
Psychology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 20, 2013, 10:42am
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Does Winter Really Bring On The Blues? Maybe Not
For millions of Americans, the good cheer of Christmas and other festivals is marred by what many call the "holiday blues." Counselors, therapists and self-help books offer advice on how to beat this seasonal depression. But the ubiquitous "winter blues" might just be a myth.
For millions of Americans, the good cheer of Christmas and other festivals is marred by what many call the "holiday blues." Counselors, therapists and self-help books offer advice on how to beat this seasonal depression. But the ubiquitous "winter blues" might just be a myth.
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