Trust warps memory to keep love strong
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Trust fools us into remembering our partners as more considerate and less hurtful than they actually were, say researchers. Continue…
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Society & Culture - Dec 28, 2012 12:16 - 3 Comments
Can people learn to be better liars?
NORTHWESTERN (US) — With a little training, even the most honest person can learn to lie—and not get caught in the process. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 26, 2012 16:57 - 2 Comments
To learn a skill, practice while you sleep
NORTHWESTERN (US) — External stimulation during sleep can help people learn a skill, a recent study suggests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 5, 2012 16:29 - 2 Comments
US hyper hygiene linked to inflammation
NORTHWESTERN (US) — New research on chronic inflammation suggests American parents may want to rethink how much they protect their kids from everyday germs. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 28, 2011 11:10 - 3 Comments
Weighing in on why soda tax won’t work
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Obese people are more likely to drink diet soda, so a tax on sugary drinks will not only not curb obesity, it could also penalize people who aren’t overweight. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2010 12:13 - 0 Comments
Early nutrition shapes male maturity
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Boys who experience rapid weight gain in the first six months of life will most likely experience early puberty as well, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 17, 2010 17:14 - 3 Comments
Urban kids view the world in human terms
NORTHWESTERN (US)—The way children develop reasoning about the natural world is largely influenced by how and where they are raised, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 27, 2010 12:35 - 11 Comments
Strong racial identity intensifies empathy
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Race matters on a neurological level when it comes to empathy for others in distress, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Apr 2, 2010 8:25 - 0 Comments
For babies, talk beats tones
NORTHWESTERN (US)—Before infants begin to speak, words—even when they are made up—play an important role in their cognition, going beyond the influence of other kinds of sounds, including musical tones. (more…)
