psychology
How Babies Pay Attention Is Shaped By Their Culture
The way that 24-month-olds pay attention to objects and actions of people around them is influenced by the culture and communities they grow up in.
Do Babies Have An Inbuilt Moral Compass? Scientist To Find Out
A new research program on early childhood learning in Singapore aims to study how children deal with conflicting moral principles such as fairness versus in-group loyalty.
Emotional Brains “Physically Different” From Rational Ones
Different types of empathy are reflected in differences in brain white matter distribution, scientists report.
Children Unable To Tell Genuine From Faked Sadness
Children as old as 12 have difficulty telling the difference between true and feigned sadness, study shows.
Why Some People Hear Color & Taste Sounds
Synesthesia could be caused by unusually strong connections between different brain areas, scientists say.
Symmetry Makes You Switch Off
Symmetrical images could trick the brain into underestimating differences, study says.
Shared Pain Brings People Together
Going through painful experiences together can change a group's behavior, promoting bonding and solidarity.
Reporting Celebrity Suicides Could Motivate Copycats
Researchers have found that media coverage of a celebrity suicide could incite a large-scale copycat effect.
Gratitude Can Win You New Friends
Parents have long told their children to mind their Ps and Qs, and to remember to say thank you. Australian scientists have now uncovered why this could be important.
