Emoji Use Signals Distinct Personality Traits in Men and Women
New study shows emoji use reveals personality: men with manipulative or unstable traits and women with narcissistic traits use emojis most.
Seeing Awe-Inspiring Art Makes Children More Generous, New Study Shows
April 2, 2023
Awe, as it turns out, is more than just a fleeting sensation. Research has linked it to an increased focus on others' needs in adults, and now, new findings suggest that it can also foster generosity in children.
Urban Visual Intelligence: Seeing the Hidden Lives of Cities Through Street View Images
March 19, 2023
The distribution and composition of visual elements like sidewalks, greenery, building facades, etc., can predict urban attributes such as transportation use, poverty, and crime rates.
Fear Face: New Study Finds Organized Crime Members Excel at Detecting Fear
February 8, 2023
New study by University of Pavia reveals that organized crime members excel at identifying fearful facial expressions.
New study into coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) suggests its main causes are unpredictability and media exposure
February 2, 2023
A 2022 survey showed 54% of adults worldwide had some degree of coulrophobia, indicating a prevalent fear of clowns among the population.
Implicit Bias Unwound: The Surprising Everyday Impact
December 24, 2022
Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence our actions, decisions and understanding without our conscious awareness.
New study finds that small facial scars don’t have a significant negative impact on attractiveness
November 30, 2022
According to a new study, minor facial scars do not negatively impact attractiveness or confidence, but rather are linked to slightly more favorable ratings in terms of perceived friendliness.
Scientists demonstrate ability to control smart devices from within lucid dreams
November 19, 2022
Scientists have shown it is possible to control smart home devices from within lucid dreams using muscle signals, opening up intriguing possibilities for dream-reality interaction.
Mindfulness for Anxiety is as Effective as a Common Antidepressant, New Study Finds
November 9, 2022
Study finds mindfulness as effective as antidepressants for anxiety.