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When charities emphasize the helplessness of those they assist, it changes how we give.

It may not make you happy, but it will make you sleepy.

Differences in children's literature in the U.S., Mexico and China may help explain academic performance.

Dacher Keltner helps launch the art world’s first ‘empathy center,’ using the power of art to induce compassion.

Cognitive scientists are helping actors infuse characters with genuine memories, feelings and personalities.

There hasn't been a scientifically proven technique for reducing stress — until now.

Eleni Linos focuses on how technology influences our behaviors to make an impact on health.

Newly detected resistance mechanism helps protect cells from threats such as heat shock.

How your body processes its fight or flight response may affect your opinion, a new study finds.

If we want to stop the predators among us, we have to look at how power corrupts.

Official use of social media can be effective. The unverified rumor mill? Much less so.