New research suggests the classic video game represents “flow” — a state of blissful distraction.
Tetris: It could be the salve for a worried mind
Why we think women sound shrill
Why do men seem to speak with more authority? Because we've engineered them to sound that way, says Tom McEnaney.
Just like pigeons, people tend to flock
Are we rational? Sure. But crowd panics, market bubbles and other collective actions seem to be built into our species.
Regret is a gambler’s curse, scientists say
New science can record rapid human brain activity — including what goes on after we wager.
Kindness: An unsung climate change tool
The solutions to climate change are not just technological — kindness can help any community weather its harshest impacts.
Science of happiness moves to the workplace
Surveys find more than half of American job seekers cite the need for more meaningful work, engagement and recognition.
How poor sleep can ruin your social life
People found sleep-deprived individuals to be more socially unattractive, and felt lonelier after interacting with them.
Where you put your keys
Ben Storm explains why we tend to misplace just that one thing and why forgetting might be a secret power.
What being left-handed says about culture
The number of left-handed people in a society can help explain its norms, new study finds.
Relax, mom. You still matter.
A new study has a reassuring message for parents of college-age children: You’re probably underestimating their loyalty to you.
Smartphones act as digital security blankets in stressful social situations
When people are in awkward social situations, their phones offer comfort and relieve feelings of isolation — without even turning them on.
Moral decision making is rife with internal conflict
New findings challenge the popular notion that we rely on our "guts" and don't think through challenging questions of right and wrong.