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Brain Scans Can Reveal Who Your True Friends Are
By Brandon Specktor published
Great minds really do think alike (and fools seldom differ).
When You're Sick, Your Face Is a Dead Giveaway
By Rafi Letzter published
When a sick person walks into a room, there's a good chance that people around them can tell something's off — even if they aren't exhibiting any obvious signs of illness.
Why There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
By Frank T. McAndrew published
Home can be a slippery concept. But psychologists have long understood that it plays a huge role in self-identity and emotional well-being.
Why You May Hear a Loud Boom When Watching This Silent GIF
By Dan Robitzski published
What do you hear when you watch this GIF? If you hear a loud boom each time the tower lands, you're not alone — but there isn't actually any sound accompanying the GIF.
Scientists Used Fake Hallucinations to Probe the Minds of People With Psychosis
By Rafi Letzter published
How do people with psychosis interpret their hallucinations?
What Your Nose Can Reveal About Your Emotions
By Samantha Mathewson published
Your sense of smell has a strong bearing on your emotions. But what happens when you have trouble with your emotions?
Listen, Don't Look: Why Your Ears Can Tell More Than Your Eyes
By Samantha Mathewson published
When it comes to understanding how someone truly feels, it may be best to close your eyes and just listen, a new study shows.
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