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A recent study has found that we do not tend to hold individual members of a group responsible for their individual actions. Christie Nicholson reports
Researchers test a famous ethical dilemma called the "trolley problem" in a very real setting. Christie Nicholson reports
Research finds that dreams may help consolidate and soothe troubled memories and experiences. Christie Nicholson reports
Glucose can block brain cell secretion of orexin, which keeps us alert. But amino acids can stop that block. Christie Nicholson reports
Research finds that scantily-clad women and men are judged in similar ways. Christie Nicholson reports
Research finds support for the theory that brains excel when we cooperate. At least in duet-singing wrens. Christie Nicholson reports
Halloween reminds us that we love to be scared. But too much of anything is not good. Christie Nicholson reports
A new study finds that the humor gap between the sexes is more stereotype than reality. Christie Nicholson reports
Recent research finds that body language significantly improves how well we are understood by our audience. Christie Nicholson reports
Research shows that young children tend to think that naturally occurring objects like pinecones or rocks cannot be owned. Christie Nicholson reports
A study in the journal Public Library of Science ONE finds that many judge race based on types of clothing. Christie Nicholson reports
Singing therapy is often used to restore fluency to sufferers of speech disorders due to stroke. Recent research found, however, it may not be the singing itself that helps. Christie Nicholson reports
Scientists have been searching for an accurate way to measure pain beyond a patient's self-report, but to no avail. A recent study might have found one possible solution. Christie Nicholson reports
A hearing study of experienced musicians found they had a better chance than non-musicians of avoiding the hearing loss associated with aging. Christie Nicholson reports
Research has found that ritual and context influences us to eat too much with no regard for quality. Christie Nicholson reports
