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A women who settles down with what she considers to be a stable man might not find him all that attractive while she is ovulating. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that when we can easily quantify a good we tend to be less happy with it, as opposed to those goods that are less easily quantifiable. Christie Nicholson reports
Researchers develop a model for how we find certain sounds, like nails on a chalkboard, unbearable. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent twist on the famous "marshmallow test" for children finds that environment and experience play a big role in a child's ability to resist temptation. Christie Nicholson reports
We tend to notice sounds that appear much more often and accurately than sounds that vanish. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that where we sign a document can influence our tendency to be honest or cheat. Christie Nicholson reports
New research finds that prenuptial doubt predicts marital separation, especially when that doubt comes from the bride. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that when people are stimulated by fear, they tend to be more engaged with art. Christie Nicholson reports
Making decisions faster may improve the accuracy of choosing the guilty person from a police lineup. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that we might often choose brands and products for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual brand or product. Christie Nicholson reports
A new survey of college students finds that attitudes toward gender and promiscuity are changing. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds evidence for why hoarders might be considered separate from those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Christie Nicholson reports
A study finds that unstable furniture can influence how we feel about our relationships. Christie Nicholson reports
Recent research finds that different forms of multitasking can impact our performance much more than others. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent survey finds considerable differences in how men and women view attraction between male and female friends
