Is the Scientific Method as Crucial as We Believe? Maybe Not
A new study reveals that many groundbreaking discoveries did not adhere strictly to the textbook definition of the "scientific method."
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About 60% of older people think they look younger than their same-age peers
In a twist on the “better-than-average” effect, a new study finds that nearly 60% of older Americans believe they look younger than their same-age peers.
Violent lyrics increase aggression
A new study finds that violent lyrics in music significantly increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors, while prosocial lyrics reduce hostility.
Feeling stuck? New study reveals decline in confidence, optimism, and imagination over the past 30 years
A new study has found that people feel they are less capable of making a difference in the world than they did 30 years ago.
Mindfulness interventions for teens actually decrease mindfulness
A new preprint study suggests that school-based mindfulness programs, widely implemented in recent years, do not significantly benefit adolescents' mental health or well-being.
Induced sadness reduces unethical behavior
New research suggests that inducing mild feelings of sadness can make people less likely to engage in dishonest and harmful acts, by heightening their sensitivity to the potential negative consequences of such behavior.
Brain Activity of Professional Investors Forecasts Future Stock Market Performance
A new study has discovered that the brain activity of professional investors can predict future stock market performance more accurately than traditional stock metrics or the investors' own predictions.
New study finds non-tenured college instructors who give better grades get more teaching hours
A new study shows that non-tenured college instructors who give students higher grades are more likely to receive more work hours and have their contracts extended.
New study finds that short dialogues with AI chatbots can reduce people’s belief in conspiracy theories by 20%
A new study finds that AI chatbots using custom-tailored dialogues managed to significantly reduce the beliefs held by conspiracy theorists, with effects still persisting two months later.
New Survey Sheds Light on Mother’s Day Wishes, Revealing Common Misconceptions
A new survey reveals that mothers prefer gift cards over traditional gifts.