HAMILTON, Ontario — Shyness can manifest differently from person to person. For some, it might mean an emotion that pops up during certain social situations (state shyness). For others, it might be a trait becomes part of their personality (temperamental shyness). Researchers already know that shyness can show itself on different levels, but they aren’t …
LOS ANGELES — The world can feel like a cold place at times, but new findings reveal that a small act of kindness occurs about every two minutes. More specifically, researchers at UCLA, in collaboration with an international team of scientists, found that people all over the world signal others for assistance every couple of minutes …
NEW YORK — Life is full of highs and lows that often seem out of control. While some ride the wave, many people today believe they have power over their own bliss. How so? People who are spiritually fulfilled are nearly twice as likely to believe in the “law of attraction” and that they have …
GRONINGEN, Netherlands — The majority of people feel climate change is “psychologically close” to them, a new study reveals. Researchers in the Netherlands note that both independent groups and government agencies often operate under the assumption that people see climate change as a problem affecting distant regions far in the future and don’t have the …
WASHINGTON — Stories of extreme altruism or heroism, such as donating an organ to a stranger or running into a burning building to help others escape safely, serve to inspire others. Still, many can’t help but wonder exactly what motivates certain people to throw caution to the wind during these situations. Now, researchers at Georgetown University …
PASADENA, Calif. — We all know an old habit can be hard to shake, but just how long does it take to form a new habit? There’s no singular answer to that question, according to researchers at the California Institute of Technology. Put another way, context is key when it comes to forming habits. After all, …
WILMINGTON, Del. — Plenty of adults would love to travel back in time to the care-free days of their youth, but troubling new research suggests kids today are significantly more stressed out than earlier generations. A new national poll of 504 U.S. adolescents (ages 9-13) finds more than one in three children (37%) worry at least …
BRIGHTON, United Kingdom — Do you need to be good at math to have great sex? Not exactly, but a new study explains how the right formula could help lead to greater satisfaction. Mathematicians at the University of Sussex have created the first ever formula for reaching sexual climax. The team started with men for one …
NEW YORK — The average American feels insecure five times a day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 people looked at their confidence levels and found that for many, confidence can be tough to come by. Results showed that people find their nerves shaken the most when confronted with difficult situations like speaking …
INDIANAPOLIS — Full moons have always had a connection to strange and mysterious events which people can’t explain. Unfortunately, the rise of a full moon also has a link to a rise in deaths by suicide. Now, scientists say they may be able to explain why rates of suicide skyrocket during the week of a …