Brain imaging studies shed light on why humans have chewed gum for 8,000 years with research showing chewing activates ...

Psychology has slowly moved from being a “less common” subject to one that many students now take seriously. As conversations ...

We definitely have an attention problem, but it’s not just a function of the digital technology that pings and beeps and ...

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W e all subtly mirror the facial expressions of the people around us, smiling when they smile, furrowing our brows in concert ...

Can't stop laughing at the wrong time? Research shows your go-to strategy doesn't work, especially when others are laughing.

There's a personal story that Yale psychologist Brian Scholl often shares when he explains his scholarly interest in the vexing power of what he calls ...

Recent research suggests that women weigh potential threats more heavily than physical appeal when evaluating the faces of ...

Humans can ‘feel’ hidden objects under sand from 2.76 inches away, revealing the surprising power of remote touch.

Dogs have been 'man's best friend' for thousands of years, which is a long time to get to know each other. But a new study ...

Dr Atherton said: "Our research has shown they [board games] can enhance wellbeing, foster inclusion, and support learning, ...