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Can a Caffeine Buzz Improve Driving Safety?
A study conducted by the Australian Department of Defence finds that caffeine significantly improved driving performance in sleep-deprived individuals – even after 40 straight hours of wakefulness.
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ICPS Registration Open
Register now for the 2017 International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS), to be held in Vienna, Austria 23-25 March 2017
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Sunday Sports Lead to Monday Flops
When study participants were dissatisfied with their team’s performance on Sunday, they also reported a more negative mood on Monday, which was linked with lower engagement and productivity at work.
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Political Affiliation Can Predict How People Will React to False Information About Threats
Social conservatives are more likely to believe untrue warnings about possible threats than are liberals, two studies show.
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Laughter Conveys Social Status
Naïve participants were highly accurate at judging an individual’s social rank just by listening to their laughter.
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APS Among Science Organizations Disagreeing With Travel Ban
APS has joined 180 scientific organizations in raising concerns about the effect of President Trump’s planned immigration restrictions on America’s ability to attract international scientific talent.
