Sep 03 2010

9/11 Imprint Persists in American Brains, Bodies

Tag: Disaster Recovery, Emotions, Health, History, Mental Health — Emily Sohn @ 11:00 am
Nine years after the attacks of 9/11, the psyches of people who were even distant from the events, show permanent changes.

Aug 31 2010

‘Orphan’ Film Adoption Fears Unfounded

Tag: Crime, Current Events, Emotions, Folklore and Superstition, Mental Health, Myths and Legends, Recreation and Entertainment, Safety and Prevention — Benjamin Radford @ 3:26 am
In 2009, senators and congressmen joined adoption groups in protesting a horror film called 'Orphan', fearing it would lead to hatred of orphans and a drop in adoptions. A year later, was the concern fact or fiction?

Aug 17 2010

John Lennon Letter to Singer Arrives 34 Years Late

Tag: Careers, Concerts, Emotions, Money, Musicians and Bands — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 7:01 pm
The British pop legend wrote to assure the singer that success and wealth would not ruin his songwriting.

Aug 12 2010

Cancer Hoaxer Steals Funds, Goodwill

Tag: Cancer, Crime, Current Events, Disabled People, Emotions, Health, Heroes, Mental Health, Religion and Spirituality, Scandals and Trials — Benjamin Radford @ 4:46 pm
Why would a young Canadian woman fake cancer and cancer treatments?

Aug 05 2010

Study: If Asked, God May Improve Vision and Hearing

Tag: Current Events, Disabled People, Emotions, Health, Mental Health, Religion and Spirituality, Safety and Prevention — Benjamin Radford @ 11:56 am
Will God improve your hearing or vision if someone else asks him to? A new study suggests so-- but many flaws cast doubt on the conclusion.

Aug 04 2010

Opposition Only Hardens Opinions

Tag: Current Events, Emotions, Mental Health — Teresa Shipley @ 9:06 pm
Once you form a strong opinion, you're more likely to cling to it even in the face of majority opposition.

Aug 02 2010

Women Are More Attracted to Men Wearing Red

Tag: Emotions, Gender, Human Ancestors, Subcultures — Jennifer Viegas @ 2:20 pm
Men who wear red are more more attractive and sexually desirable to women, according to a new study.

Jul 15 2010

Mel Gibson’s Rants: Are They Real?

Tag: Current Events, Emotions, Money and Business — Benjamin Radford @ 8:21 pm
There may be more to Mel Gibon's latest embarrassing rants than meets the eye.

Jul 06 2010

Memories Less of a Mystery

Tag: Current Events, Emotions, Health, Mental Health — Teresa Shipley @ 2:27 pm
A new protein key for memory-making has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.

Jun 24 2010

Touch Affects How People Feel

Tag: Emotions, Experiments, Human Behavior, Human Perception, Humans, Senses, Touch — Emily Sohn @ 6:00 pm
It turns out there is a deeper truth behind metaphors like "heavy situation," "rough day" and "hard-hearted."
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