60-Second Mind

A particular type of meditation training led study subjects to become more altruistic. Christie Nicholson reports

Many women complained about memory loss during menopause, but a recent study provides the evidence. Christie Nicholson reports

It seems that those with high IQs have a beneficial quirk in their ability to perceive a moving scene. Christie Nicholson

When facing a lot of choice, it is best to decide on one option and then physically shut off all others. Christie Nicholson reports

The brains of psychopaths react differently to images of someone being hurt than the brains of non-psychopaths. Christie Nicholson reports

We tend to diminish the value of money earned through questionable means. Christie Nicholson reports

A long-term survey of more than 10,000 people finds that green spaces make for better moods. Christie Nicholson reports

Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study of macaque monkeys finds that those who are of middle status tend to experience the most stress. Christie Nicholson reports

If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that a meditation practice improved Graduate Record Exam scores. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that we might think of time as though we are literally moving through it. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports

Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports

A study finds that three-year-old children know a lot more than we might give them credit for. Christie Nicholson reports

We tend to overestimate how rare our names are, perhaps in an effort to preserve a sense of being special. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that we can instill our emotions in others through chemical signals delivered by scent. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that we tend to recognize words associated with positive thoughts faster after we've had some coffee. Christie Nicholson reports

A new study finds that diapers, both disposable and cloth, impede walking for babies. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study shows that images of thin women do in fact alter women's body preferences. Christie Nicholson reports

Michael C. Hall, of TV's Dexter, talks about psychopathy with psychologist Kevin Dutton, author of The Wisdom of Psychopaths

Dan Ariely is a professor of behavior economics at Duke University. His latest book, The (Honest) Truth about Dishonesty, explains how creativity makes us better liars--even to ourselves

Volunteers who spent at least four days hiking with no communications or computing technology scored higher on creativity tests upon their return than did a control group. Rose Eveleth reports

Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder were more likely to have experienced violence or abuse in civilian life, especially during childhood. Karen Hopkin reports

People who score higher on negative personality traits know how to look hotter when they try harder than do those with more stable characters. Christie Nicholson reports

New research finds a way to break an embedded habit, even a bad habit, at least for mice. Christie Nicholson reports

Blindfolded subjects were able to successfully use a plastic version of a rat's whisker to help them detect objects. Christie Nicholson reports

A women who settles down with what she considers to be a stable man might not find him all that attractive while she is ovulating. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that when we can easily quantify a good we tend to be less happy with it, as opposed to those goods that are less easily quantifiable. Christie Nicholson reports

Researchers develop a model for how we find certain sounds, like nails on a chalkboard, unbearable. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent twist on the famous "marshmallow test" for children finds that environment and experience play a big role in a child's ability to resist temptation. Christie Nicholson reports

We tend to notice sounds that appear much more often and accurately than sounds that vanish. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that where we sign a document can influence our tendency to be honest or cheat. Christie Nicholson reports

New research finds that prenuptial doubt predicts marital separation, especially when that doubt comes from the bride. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that when people are stimulated by fear, they tend to be more engaged with art. Christie Nicholson reports

Making decisions faster may improve the accuracy of choosing the guilty person from a police lineup. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds that we might often choose brands and products for reasons that have nothing to do with the actual brand or product. Christie Nicholson reports

A new survey of college students finds that attitudes toward gender and promiscuity are changing. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent study finds evidence for why hoarders might be considered separate from those suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Christie Nicholson reports

A study finds that unstable furniture can influence how we feel about our relationships. Christie Nicholson reports

Recent research finds that different forms of multitasking can impact our performance much more than others. Christie Nicholson reports

A recent survey finds considerable differences in how men and women view attraction between male and female friends

Research finds that who we socialize with can influence our eating behavior. Christie Nicholson reports

Researchers have found that time spent deliberating on a decision actually exacerbates the difficulty in making that decision. Christie Nicholson reports

New research finds that we tend to care more about the success of future generations when we are faced with our own mortality. Christie Nicholson reports

It may be a good thing to be confused during the learning process. Christie Nicholson reports

Recent research finds that a solid grade school knowledge of fractions and long-form division accurately predicts later success in high school math. Christie Nicholson reports

New research suggests that testosterone may make us more aggressive without us consciously feeling any aggression. Christie Nicholson reports

Performance in different kinds of sports benefits from specific types of motivational "self-talk." Christie Nicholson reports

Subjects who watched a hand being pricked by a needle while they received a gentle electric shock felt more pain than others who watched gentler material. Rose Eveleth reports