Babies show empathy for a bullied victim at only six months of age, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Hebrew University […]
Good leadership and values key to staff satisfaction
Tourism and hospitality firms that score highly for leadership and cultural values see higher staff satisfaction, according to a new study by the University of […]
Psychedelic drug MDMA may reawaken ‘critical period’ in brain to help treat PTSD
Johns Hopkins neuroscientists have found that the psychedelic drug MDMA reopens a kind of window, called a “critical period,” when the brain is sensitive to […]
Want to increase staff loyalty? You’ll need to be seen as important, new research suggests
Offering praise and having a good working relationship isn’t always enough to engender loyalty from staff — employees also need to feel that the relationship […]
Like mountaineers, nerves need expert guidance to find their way: Scientists discover that motor neurons receive a multitude of cues to successfully navigate to their destinations in the body
Similar to the dozens of Sherpas that guide hikers up treacherous Himalayan mountains to reach a summit, the nervous system relies on elaborate timing and […]
Thanking and apologizing: Talk that isn’t cheap
We place a high value on teaching children to say “thank you” and “I’m sorry.” As adults, these simple words are central to many social […]
Be yourself at work — It’s healthier and more productive: Disclosing non-visible stigmas to co-workers leads to a happier life
At work, it’s healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study from Rice University, Texas A&M University, the University of […]
People who cunningly use cooperation and egoism are ‘unbeatable’
Cooperating with other people makes many things easier. However, competition is also a characteristic aspect of our society. In their struggle for contracts and positions, […]
Data show no evidence that teens’ social media use predicts depression over time
Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms, according to research published in Clinical Psychological […]
Nudging does not necessarily improve decisions
Nudging, the concept of influencing people’s behavior without imposing rules, bans or coercion, is an idea that government officials and marketing specialists alike are keen […]
Roaming cats prey on their owners’ minds
Many cat owners worry about their pets wandering the streets, but perceive cats hunting mice and birds to be unavoidable instinct, researchers at the University […]
Cost to walk away from Facebook for a year? More than $1,000, new study finds: Real-life auctions reveal consistent value for users that exceeds Facebook market value
How valuable is Facebook to its users, and how can you measure the value of the site when access is free? Three economists and a […]
College binge drinkers are posting while drunk, ‘addicted’ to social media
College students who binge drink are frequently posting on social media while intoxicated and show signs of social media “addiction,” according to a new study. […]
Link between job titles and gender equality
Der Buchhalter, der Musiker, der Student. Three relatively unassuming, everyday German words, but there might be more to them than meets the eye. In today’s […]