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One of Psychology's Most Famous Experiments Was Deeply Flawed
June 15, 2018 | ArticleThe Stanford Prison Experiment — the infamous 1971 exercise in which regular college students placed in a mock prison suddenly transformed into aggressive guards and hysterical prisoners — was deeply flawed, a new investigation reveals.
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US Christians Think God Looks a Lot Like Them
June 12, 2018 | ArticleWhat does God look like? U.S. liberals and conservatives may perceive the Almighty differently, as do young and old people, a new study finds.
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Here's What Happens to a Styrofoam Cup Under the Deep Sea's Crushing Pressure
June 11, 2018 | ArticleWith #ShrunkenCupOff, ocean scientists were crushing it on Twitter.
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Why You Should Spend Time Doing Nothing, According to Science
May 31, 2018 | ArticleTechnology disturbs our leisure time, our family time – even our consciousness.
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The Ethics Behind Using Genealogy Websites to Find Crime Suspects
May 29, 2018 | ArticleThe Golden State Killer was caught last April thanks to a genealogy website. NIH bioethicists discuss the ethics behind this controversial use of genetic data.
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Dogs Might Be More Rational Than Humans
May 17, 2018 | ArticleLaurie Santos, a cognitive psychologist at Yale, demonstrates how dogs can sometimes be more rational than humans.
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What Is Ramadan?
May 16, 2018 | ReferenceRamadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. During Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures and pray to become closer to God.
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Diwali: Hindu Festival of Lights
May 15, 2018 | ReferenceDiwali is the biggest Hindu festival and most important Hindu holiday of the year.
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What Did Michael Pollan Experience on a Mind-Altering Psychedelic Trip?
May 15, 2018 | ArticleIn a new book, bestselling author Michael Pollan explores psychedelics and the mind.
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