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Physical labor is often made easier when accompanied by music. But is it merely listening to music that helps, or is it more motivating to participate in the music itself? Christie Nicholson...
A study of so-called cyberchondriacs finds that those who are uncomfortable with uncertainty only feel worse the more they search online for health symptoms. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read...
Looking at photos of food can lead us to become bored with other similar foods. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Exposure to a fearful memory while in deep sleep may help reduce the fear. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
In a group experiment, members who donated the least and the most to the community were both ostracized. Amy Kraft reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
It appears we might be born with the knowledge that living things have insides and are not hollow. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent experiment finds that when people are about to lie via digital text they take longer to construct their words. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Turns out that if we think something looks like trash then we probably won't bother recycling it. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Changes in youth football practices cut total hits to the head in half, while leaving game situations unaffected. Ingrid Wickelgren reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
People ate less of a portion of food if it was labeled "double-size" rather than "regular." Karen Hopkin reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
When it comes to news or political statements, the more powerful the speaker the more we are likely to believe them. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent study of macaque monkeys finds that those who are of middle status tend to experience the most stress. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent study finds that a meditation practice improved Graduate Record Exam scores. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent study finds that we might think of time as though we are literally moving through it. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A study finds that three-year-old children know a lot more than we might give them credit for. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
We tend to overestimate how rare our names are, perhaps in an effort to preserve a sense of being special. Christie Nicholson reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com