Imagine that you’re supposed to meet colleagues for dinner, only you can’t remember what their faces look like. For some,
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Nature programs could put a spring in your step: New study shows that watching films set in a natural environment boosts body image
New research shows that watching TV programmes such as the BBC’s Springwatch and Countryfile might actually be good for you.
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People recall information better through virtual reality
While the use of virtual reality (VR) for gaming and entertainment continues to grow, the technology also shows promise for
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Face transplantation: An established option to improve quality of life in patients with severe facial trauma
Thirteen years after the first successful face transplant, US trauma surgeons should be aware of the current role of facial
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A Liberal accent: Linguistics team documents language changes in southwest Kansas
Language changes are happening in southwest Kansas, a Kansas State University linguistics team has found. People in Liberal, Kansas, and
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Extra vigilance required to combat growing sophistication of phishing attacks: Today’s email system has no mechanism to fully prevent spoofing
In this age of cyberattacks and data breaches, most email users are on the lookout for, and understand the potential
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Slips of the ear: When knowledge deceives perception
Misperception of speech results from a weak representation of the difference between what we expect to hear and what is
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Coffee helps teams work together: Caffeine makes people more positive by making them more alert
Good teamwork begins with a cup of coffee for everyone, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people gave more
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The logic of modesty — why it pays to be humble: New model can explain why we obscure positive traits and good deeds; scientists prove modesty can evolve naturally
Why do people make anonymous donations, and why does the public perceive this as admirable? Why do we downplay our
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How other people affect our interpersonal space: Impact of aggressive conversations taking place nearby
Have you ever felt the urge to cross the road or move seats on a train after a conversation taking
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