Just 15 percent of psychology studies are strongly rooted in theory
A study of over 2000 papers highlights the need for more theory in psychology research
Hallucinating mice could help us understand schizophrenia
Neuroscientists made mice hear things that didn't happen for a rare look into what creates hallucinations in our brains
Some lucid dreamers can answer questions and math problems in their sleep
For the first time, scientists have been able to communicate with people while they are dreaming
Neuroscience has a part in why you're playing Taylor Swift's songs on repeat
Taylor Swift literally has music down to a science
Kids can tell if you're smiling under your mask
Study finds that a mask has the same impact as sunglasses on a child's ability to perceive the wearer's emotions
Feeling down or bored? Watching a nature documentary can help!
COVID-19 is making travel impossible, but Netflix-based nature could help your mood
Moving – even in virtual reality – can increase our creativity and problem-solving
Feeling low on ideas? Trick yourself into thinking you are moving
A bit of obligation binds us together, but too much breeds resentment
New research in psychology focused on middle-aged adults and their social relationships
Being reminded of bias makes students treat female professors fairer
Students who read a bias reminder rated their female professors 10% higher
With new technology, mind control is no longer science-fiction
We can only transmit basic signals between brains, but we should consider the ethics before moving on to complex thoughts
Meet Mamie Phipps Clark, the social psychologist who helped outlaw segregated schools
She became the first black woman to earn a PhD in psychology from Columbia University
Empathy and bias are more intertwined than we often think
Studying empathy can sometimes seem like a look at how self-involved we are