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Study of the Day: The National Pride That Brings Happiness
The Atlantic: Nationalism that’s rooted in respect for laws and institutions, not race or religion, makes citizens the happiest, according to new research. PROBLEM: Previous research has shown that national pride makes people feel good
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How the weather affects us
Wired UK: The weather doesn’t just determine if we should be wearing a thick coat or not — it can have profound effects on the way we behave. You’re warmer and colder towards people depending
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Neuroscience Explains Why the Grinch Stole Christmas
Forbes: “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” But why? We all know Dr. Seuss’s iconic tale of the green ogre who lives on a mountain, seething while the Whos in the village below celebrate Christmas.
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Beetje ellende? Daar wordt u hard van!
Scientias: Het is een bekend gezegde. Maar klopt het ook? Onderzoek toont aan van wel. Zolang de ellende maar niet te erg wordt. “Negatieve gebeurtenissen hebben negatieve gevolgen,” zo benadrukt onderzoeker Mark Seery. Hij wil
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The Goldilocks Principle of Stress: Too Little Is Almost As Bad as Too Much
TIME: A life free of stress and adversity sounds blissful. But, in fact, the happiest and healthiest people are those who have had at least some early exposure to negative experiences, according to a new
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In Pursuit of the Perfect Gift? It’s a Lot Closer Than You Think
The New York Times: Traditionalists and etiquette mavens are complaining, but the rest of us can thank social scientists this season. They have come up with experimental evidence to support three revolutionary rules for people
