Critical thinking instruction in humanities reduces belief in pseudoscience
A recent study by North Carolina State University researchers finds that teaching critical thinking skills in a humanities course significantly...
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Study IDs key indicators linking violence and mental illness
New research from North Carolina State University, RTI International, Arizona State University and Duke University Medical Center finds a host...
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Drug use strong predictor for postpartum mental health problems
New research from North Carolina State University and the University of British Columbia finds that a woman's lifetime history of...
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When neurons are ‘born’ impacts olfactory behavior in mice
New research from North Carolina State University shows that neurons generated at different life stages in mice can impact aspects...
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Good attitudes about aging help seniors handle stress
New research from North Carolina State University finds that having a positive attitude about aging makes older adults more resilient...
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Researchers devise tool to improve imaging of neuronal activity in the brain
In a partnership melding neuroscience and electrical engineering, researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University have developed a new...
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Study: Attitudes toward women key in higher rates of sexual assault by athletes
An online study of male undergraduates shows that more than half of study participants on intercollegiate and recreational athletic teams...
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Study: Social media use may help identify students at risk of alcohol problems
Research from North Carolina State University and Ohio University finds that having an "alcohol identity" puts college students at greater...
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Study finds nationality is not a good indicator of work-related cultural values
Researchers and businesses have often operated under the idea that work-related cultural values are defined by country - just think...
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Women ratchet themselves up the social ladder one high heel at a time
Fashion seems to embrace two opposite goals--fitting in with the crowd and standing out from it. Now new research reveals...
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In RPG gaming, player behavior reflects roles — even when no roles are given
New research from North Carolina State University finds that player behavior in narrative role-playing games (RPGs) reflects specific character roles...
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Study: Individual rewards can boost team performance at work
Conventional wisdom has held that boosting team performance in the workplace should focus on rewarding entire teams that perform well...
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Researchers ID risk factors that predict violence in adults with mental illness
Researchers have identified three risk factors that make adults with mental illness more likely to engage in violent behavior. The...
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Mental health courts significantly reduce repeat offenses and jail time
New research from North Carolina State University finds that mental health courts are effective at reducing repeat offending, and limiting...
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Kids from wealthier families more likely to rely on parental help as adults
Research from North Carolina State University finds that more than 40 percent of young adults no longer live with their...
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