Senators, governors and other mammals…

Can our evolutionary roots explain that self-destructive search for sex – and sexual companionship? Could Darwinian psychology More »

Mass killings explained?

Why do mass killers pull the trigger? What are the warning signs of “rampage” shootings? What can we do in advance? The questions just More »

Study finds that male body odor is harder to mask, but the male nose is more easily confused. Info lends insight into human mating, and More »

We explore the sad saga of pet primates. Are these pets psychologically good for us? For them? Are humans and other primates trading More »

Disgust caused by filthy food, feces, and an unfair deal all trigger the same facial expression. So is our moral disgust the same as More »

Researchers in positive psychology find that giving is better than receiving, that social relationships are key, and that money can – More »

Study finds that holding a warm cup of coffee for a few seconds can make us see other people as warmer, more outgoing. How come? More »

Are you undecided about the mid-term elections? A recent test shows that it ain’t necessarily so. More »

Depression causes more disability than diabetes, cancer or stroke. What causes depression? How is it treated? Can we improve treatment? More »

New analysis of post-traumatic stress disorder among American Vietnam vets find 19 percent had PTSD after serving in combat. The More »

Science shows a correlation between happiness and health, success and fulfillment. But do they make us happy? More »

Stress: Nobody likes it, but exactly what does it do to the brain? New study shows altered blood flow during stress. More »

Stress can interfere with working memory and judgment by changing a chemical messenger. What is the role of stress? More »

Preacher, politicians: Some have a truthiness problem. Human lie detectors use close observation and wide experience to spot clues. More »

With autism rates on the rise, researchers are trying to uncover the biological keys to the disorder. More »