-
Who Am I, Facebook?
Researchers in Germany examined how people’s connectedness to social media platforms such as Facebook influence users’ self-concept.
-
The Science of Humor Is No Laughing Matter
Laugh it up! Humor is universal across human cultures — and fuels psychological research on everything from social perception to emotion regulation.
-
When a ‘Golden Opportunity’ to Bribe Arises, It’s Hard to Pass Up
The path to corrupt behavior may sometimes be a steep cliff instead of a slippery slope, according to new findings in Psychological Science. In four studies, psychology researchers find that people are more likely to engage in bribery if
-
Psychology Labs Worldwide Reach Out to Colleagues Affected by US Immigration Directive
More than 950 scientists around the world — including at least 25 psychological and behavioral researchers — have offered space in their facilities for US-based researchers who became stranded abroad when President Trump issued an
-
You’re Invited: Share Your Thoughts About the State of Our Science
The year 1988 marked some momentous beginnings: The first edition of Stephen Hawking’s landmark “A Brief History of Time” was published. The Phantom of the Opera opened to become one of the longest running Broadway
-
Uncommon Insights Into Common Knowledge
APS William James Fellow Steven A. Pinker provides a tour through recent research on the mechanics of common knowledge — and its centrality to everyday life.