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More intelligent individuals are more likely to enjoy instrumental music, study finds
New research published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences provides additional evidence that more intelligent individuals are…
Mindful airline pilots are involved in fewer potentially hazardous aviation incidents
Pilots high in trait mindfulness tend to be involved in fewer hazardous aviation incidents, according…
Pilots with more flight hours have a greater internal locus of control, study finds
Professional pilots with more flight experience are less likely to believe that accidents are the…
Time overestimation and obesity are linked at a psychological level
New research has found that our body weight is associated with our sense of time.…
Brain imaging study uncovers new details about the neurobiology of trusting one’s neighbors
New research suggests that the salience network of the brain is associated with our sense…
Poor reaction times associated with greater risk of death, study finds
Reaction times are associated with major causes of mortality, according to a study published in…
A good action plan protects your goals from the negative impacts of anger, study finds
New research suggests that developing a strong action plan is important in preventing anger from…
New study reveals how skydiving impacts your testosterone and cortisol levels
New research sheds light on the hormonal fluctuations associated with skydiving. The research, published in…
New findings about why some people fall for fake news and pseudo-profound bullshit
People who overclaim their level of knowledge and are impressed by pseudo-profound bullshit are also…
Intellectually humble people tend to possess more knowledge, study finds
People who are intellectually humble tend to score better on a test of general knowledge,…
People who read Facebook article previews think they know more than they actually do
The short article previews provided by Facebook can make users think they know more than…
Study provides new details on how stress processes in low-income families could affect children’s learning
New research highlights how family stress can impact developmental outcomes in children. The study found…
Cognitive neuroscientists observe enhanced mental flexibility in the seminomadic Himba tribe
A new study provides evidence that a tribe of people living in the deserts of…
Listening to the music you love will make your brain release more dopamine, study finds
A new study has found that dopamine — a neurotransmitter that plays an important role…
Study suggests posture — not revealing clothing — is what causes objectification at a basic cognitive level
New research suggests that the brain does not objectify people who are in revealing clothing…