In Defense of Studying Unserious Things: Aliens and Robots
What can psychology learn from aliens and robots? Studying "unserious" topics can yield important insight into what makes us tick.
View ArticleIn Defense of Studying Unserious Things: Precognition
Daryl Bem's "Feeling the Future" was meant to cause a revolution in psychology. It did, just not the one he anticipated.
View ArticleThe Powerful Psychology of Cuteness
When we encounter a cute baby or a cuddly kitten, our psychology changes in surprising ways.
View ArticleWhat’s That Smell? The Psychology of Scent
What can studying smell tell us about human psychology? Quite a bit, it turns out.
View ArticleWhat Personal Space Can Tell Us
Our desire for personal space, or lack thereof, tells us a lot about who we are, where we’re from, and who we like.
View Article3 Things Your Name Might Reveal About You
What's in a name? Quite a bit, according to psychological research.
View ArticleWhen Your Mind's Eye Is Blind
Are you able to imagine things in your mind's eye? If not, you may have an interesting condition.
View ArticleLearning From the Wisdom of the Crowd
We don't usually associate large groups with sound decision-making, but in fact, we can often benefit from harnessing the "wisdom of the crowd."
View ArticleHow Physical Strength Affects Mood, Behavior, and Politics
A growing body of research suggests that physical strength may matter more for our psychology than one might think.
View ArticleLarge Language Models May Radically Change Psychology
New studies suggest that Large Language Models may radically change how research in psychological science is done, presenting both opportunities and threats.
View ArticleHow the Seasons Affect Our Psychology
Most of us are familiar with wintertime blues, but the seasons affect much more than just our mood.
View ArticleDo Animals Have Culture?
We often think of culture as uniquely human. A growing body of evidence challenges that view.
View ArticleWhere Do Cultural Differences Come From?
New work suggests that basic features of our environments may hold the key to solving this puzzle.
View ArticleWhy and When the Familiar Feels Good
We all love the thrill of experiencing something new. However, recent research can help us understand the powerful appeal of the familiar.
View ArticleThe Psychology Behind the Mandela Effect
Many have experienced the "Mandela Effect." Some believe that the past has been subtly changed or that we live in a divergent reality. Here's what psychology has to say.
View ArticleWho's Afraid of AI—and Why?
Recent developments in artificial intelligence have raised some concerns. New studies in psychology shed light on who fears AI and why.
View ArticleAre Scent Preferences Universal?
Is beauty in the nose of the sniffer? New studies suggest that alongside universal scent preferences, culture and individual idiosyncrasy shape which smells delight or disgust us.
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