Ice fishing is a longstanding tradition in Nordic countries, with competitions proving especially popular. Those competitions can also tell scientists […]
Category: psychology
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out—or self-censor
Skip to content The study’s main takeaway: “Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep.” Freedom of […]
Being Santa Claus is a year-round calling
Not just a seasonal gig Frankly, what’s most interesting about the paper isn’t those three fundamental categories, but the personalized […]
Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.
The result: Only the F-word had any effect on pain outcomes. The team also measured the subjects’ pain threshold, asking […]
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more. Skull of remains found in a […]
Do animals fall for optical illusions? It’s complicated.
A tale of two species View from above of the apparatuses used for ring doves (A) and guppies (B). Credit: […]
Believing misinformation is a “win” for some people, even when proven false
Why people endorse misinformation Our findings highlight the limits of countering misinformation directly, because for some people, literal truth is […]
Study sheds light on why some people keep self-sabotaging
Actions have consequences “Some people just don’t learn from experience; they fail to realize their own behavior is causing the […]
Conspiracy theorists don’t realize they’re on the fringe
Gordon Pennycook: “It might be one of the biggest false consensus effects that’s been observed.” Credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock […]
Fanfic study challenges leading cultural evolution theory
Fanfic community craves familiarity much more than novelty—but reports greater enjoyment from novelty. Credit: Aurich Lawson | Marvel It’s widely […]