Humans are observational creatures, and we’re no different when it comes to our choice of food. Now, researchers have investigated if observing the facial expressions of others while they eat raw broccoli encouraged or discouraged an observer from reaching for...
Does the attractiveness of a streamer influence your decision to watch, engage, or even purchase products during a live stream? A recent study suggests that the answer is yes.
A study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior found young men feel more masculine when their partners orgasm from intercourse or manual stimulation, compared to vibrator use.
In a climate of dwindling trust in institutions and rising political polarization, research on the power of shared experiences offers a glimpse of unity amidst division. Collective attention might bridge societal gaps, highlighting the potential for a "collective mind" to...
Do powerful poses affect how we perceive professional women, and does race play a role in these perceptions? A recent study delves into the dynamics of gender, race, and nonverbal displays of power within the workplace, revealing that White women...
Have you ever wondered why there's a gap between men's and women's sexual pleasure? A recent study found the endorsement of the Madonna-whore dichotomy plays an important role.
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior shows that the more human-like virtual assistants sound, the safer people feel using them for voice shopping.
A new study suggests that depression not only affects our emotional well-being but also might influence how we perceive our political world.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has revealed that the quality of information on dementia across TikTok videos is worryingly low, despite the platform's potential as a powerful tool for public health education.
A study in Human Brain Mapping found that ballroom dance training boosts empathy. Researchers showed that dancers had higher empathic concern and neural changes, linking dance to emotional intelligence.
Recent research indicates that generic political language amplifies U.S. polarization, making party differences seem larger than they are, and affecting memory and interpretation.
New research highlights the complexity of sugar dating, blending elements of transactional sex and traditional romantic relationships. The findings shed light on the motivations, benefits, concerns, and nuanced power dynamics between sugar babies and their benefactors.
A new study finds that Christian nationalist beliefs are associated with increased opposition to reallocating police funds to social services, highlighting ideological divides on policing policy.
Robots showing real-time emotions seem more likable and trustworthy, enhancing human-robot collaboration. This approach, powered by AI like GPT-3.5, aims to make robots better companions in everyday settings by mimicking human emotional responses, improving communication and rapport.
New research links "dark" personality traits and left-wing authoritarianism with environmental activism, suggesting motivations may include both altruistic and self-serving aspects.