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The science of sex, love, attraction, and obsession
The symbol for love is the heart, but the brain may be more accurate.
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Who’s listening? Inside the voice-profiling revolution
Do you sound friendly? Hostile? And which voice would be more likely to buy something?
How do you tell reality from a deepfake?
The more you see them, the better you get at spotting the signs.
Science says you should pet your dog before leaving
A study explores how your dog does when you're not home.
Study: Militarization of police does not reduce crime
A new look at existing data by LSU researchers refutes the Trump administration's claims.
Should facial recognition software be banned on college campuses?
A heated debate is occurring at the University of Miami.
What blinking slowly means to cats, according to science
Scientists confirm that slow blinks are an effective way to connect with a cat.
Typeface matters: Donations go up depending on typeface choice
A study in the hospitality industry shows the importance of design, including during a pandemic.
Study: Pandemic rumors may have killed hundreds of people
Pandemic rumors and information overload make separating fact from fancy difficult, putting people's health and lives at risk.
The benefits of a good apology and how to make one
A good apology can do great things. A bad one can cause trouble. Know the difference.
What does the red pill really show you?
Neo's superhuman powers were only inside of The Matrix. The outside world offered a different reality.
Be a better leader: Knowing the dangers of ‘yes men’
If you're right all the time, you're probably doing something wrong.
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Psychology of feedback: How to give or receive valuable critique
How can you give and receive more productive feedback? Form a psychological contract with a trusted partner.
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Why the presumption of good faith can make our lives civil again
Taking time for thoughtful consideration has fallen out of fashion, writes Emily Chamlee-Wright. How can we restore good faith and good judgement to our increasingly polarized conversations?
Working for Harvey Weinstein was a ‘brutal experience’
In 1998, former New Yorker editor Tina Brown went into business with Harvey Weinstein. That was a colossal mistake.
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Out-of-context photos are a powerful low-tech form of misinformation
The photos may not be fake, but the context is.
The psychology of infidelity: Why do we cheat?
Infidelity, an inherently selfish behavior, has been analyzed by researchers to help us understand why people cheat in relationships.
How often do couples have sex? 10 questions to ask your partner about your sex life
Are you and your partner happy with your sex life?
Why people post ‘couple photos’ as their social media profile pictures
They can be signs of how people feel in their relationship – and may send an important message to potential rivals.
Here’s how good liars get away with it
Those who think they're better at lying than average seem to have a few things in common.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: How the 24/7 news cycle compromises science
The race to be first in science journalism is hurting science.
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The more we see fake news, the more likely we are to share it
Research has found that previously encountered information feels more "fluent."
Lying to your kids could make them more dishonest and less well-adjusted as adults
"I've got Santa on the phone and he says he's not coming unless you go to bed now."
What detoxifies a negative work environment?
In the office, vulnerability is the opposite of weakness.
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Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
Nearly anything political is now branded with a catchy hashtag.
The smart move: We learn more by trusting than by not trusting
Yet interpersonal trust is at its lowest point in 50 years.
Yes, the research confirms: Managers shouldn’t sleep with subordinates
Shouldn't mutually consenting adults be allowed to make these decisions for themselves?
People think about breaking up more when they look outside their relationship for psychological fulfillment
Are your psychological needs being met?
Our surroundings impact how we behave while drunk, argues author Malcolm Gladwell
In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell discusses the concept of coupling.