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How Much Money Would It Take to Make You Happy? Scientists Calculate
By Samantha Mathewson published
Money may not buy you love, but it turns out that the green stuff can bring happiness, to a point.
Could a 19th-Century 'Alienist' Understand the Criminal Mind?
By Mindy Weisberger published
In the earliest years of psychology, what did medical experts really know about criminal behavior and thinking?
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?
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