Why Zoom ‘happy hour’ falls flat
Alcohol doesn’t have the same power to lubricate social interaction online as it does in person, new research suggests.
Why Zoom ‘happy hour’ falls flat
Alcohol doesn’t have the same power to lubricate social interaction online as it does in person, new research suggests.
Teen chimps gamble on winning it big
Like some teenagers, young chimps are willing to take a risk on the possibility of a big payout. Adult apes are more likely to hedge bets.
Don’t lie if you’re canceling plans with a friend
New research comes with a warning about lying to your friends when you’re canceling plans.
Toddlers go out of their way to help dogs
Toddlers instinctively bond with and help dogs, especially those trying to get out-of-reach treats and toys.
Toddlers go out of their way to help dogs
Toddlers instinctively bond with and help dogs, especially those trying to get out-of-reach treats and toys.
Little kids can tell good excuses from bad ones
Listen up parents: “At 3 to 5 years old, kids are on to you. They know when you’re giving a bad excuse,” says Leon Li.
Isolation may be a dementia risk factor, but tech could help
Social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia, new research suggests. But tech could help older adults connect with others.
Isolation may be a dementia risk factor, but tech could help
Social isolation is a substantial risk factor for dementia, new research suggests. But tech could help older adults connect with others.
Guys who don’t feel pain seem more muscular
People perceive men described as insensitive to pain as larger and stronger than those who were sensitive to pain, research finds.