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National Academy of Sciences Welcomes Two APS William James Fellows
APS Past President Mahzarin R. Banaji and Barbara Landau are among 84 new members elected to NAS in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research.
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You Asked: Is Listening to Music Good For Your Health?
If you’re looking for an easy way to transform your mood, cue the music. Studies have shown that music can buoy your mood and fend off depression. It can also improve blood flow in ways
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We’re underestimating the mind-warping potential of fake video
Seeing is believing. And because of this fact, we’re screwed. Due to advances in artificial intelligence, it’s now possible to convincingly map anyone’s face onto the body of another person in a video. As Vox’s
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Balancing Speaking and Listening for Language Learning
The second language learning literature emphasizes comprehension for language learning, but memory research suggests that producing the language is just as important for learning.
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The Powerful Motivation of Paying Upfront
Dear Dan, I know that you’ve often written about money as a motivator. This semester, I would like to join a yoga class that requires a substantial one-time registration fee. Will paying this amount in
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Can you improve your emotional intelligence?
You might think you’re fairly intelligent, but are you emotionally intelligent? It’s our emotional intelligence that gives us the ability to read our instinctive feelings and those of others. It also allows us to understand
