This Black History Month, we honor some of the bright young activists who are challenging the status quo and working to build a better future for us all.
Lullabies to help premature infants eat
Researchers work with a family with triplets to study a lullaby device used in the intensive care unit.
When a sigh is not just a sigh
A brand new audio map of vocal outbursts spans 24 emotions.
Joint bank accounts make for happier couples
Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship.
Want a successful Super Bowl ad? Don't make people think
Ads that take a certain approach find victory during the game's biggest event.
Fathers are happier parents than mothers, new study shows
A new study shows fathers experience more well-being from parenthood than mothers.
‘Most women don't use a mic’
Half of online gamers are women, but anti-woman abuse is rampant. Courtney Baugh has a solution.
From Timothy Leary's office to the company of giants
How Robert Rosenthal brought behavioral psychology to the masses with “Pygmalion in the Classroom.”
Don't wait to have fun, science says
Our quest for just the right moment often means missing out on having a good experience.
Study identifies a new way by which the human brain marks time
With a little help from HBO's “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” scientists learn more about how we process the flow of time.
Risk tolerance: It's in your DNA
Large study identifies genetic variants linked to risk tolerance and risky behaviors.
Can artificial intelligence tell a polar bear from a can opener?
How closely do deep learning computer networks mimic the human brain? There's still a long way to go, psychologists find.