A recent experiment conducted in the Milan subway system suggests that the presence of a costumed superhero can significantly ...

Psychologists are finding that simply spotting Batman in a public space can nudge people toward small acts of generosity, ...

Seeing Batman inspires us, say psychologists whose new research suggests that it increases people's propensity toward prosocial behaviors.

Dressing up as Batman makes subway commuters treat each other more nicely, a recent study from Italy found — in a victory for ...

Would you behave better in the presence of The Dark Knight? According to science, that's a very real possibility, regardless of the fact that Batman is ...

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.

Despite a court challenge, Australia will ban children under 16 from having accounts on certain social media platforms ...

A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support ...

"I just can't make it tonight. You have fun without me." Across much of the animal kingdom, when infection strikes, social contact shuts down. A new study details how the immune and central nervous ...