A brand new audio map of vocal outbursts spans 24 emotions.
When a sigh is not just a sigh
Joint bank accounts make for happier couples
Those who keep finances separate are likelier to split up, be less satisfied with their relationship.
Young, gifted and black: The next generation of researchers
For Black History Month, we highlight young researchers who are turning their work into a potent force for social justice and equity.
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.
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.
Rethinking what we teach about California's missions
There are ghosts to be reckoned with in our state and its history, which an entirely new field aims to address.
Risk tolerance: It's in your DNA
Large study identifies genetic variants linked to risk tolerance and risky behaviors.
The importance of being tilted
New findings show how a tilt of the head facilitates social interaction, with potential benefits for people with autism.
The mystery of the super-ager
Researchers are trying to figure out the secret to some elderly people's success.
The female historians unearthing women's stories
A new Oxford handbook restores women to their rightful place on the world's stage.