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Adults don't get better at recognizing masked faces as time goes on

Moral illusions may alter our behavior

Teens become more exploratory with age -- a behavior linked to greater social connectivity and psychological well-being

High school students with disabilities achieve better outcomes in inclusive academic settings

Don't look at me like that!

Women facing food insecurity could be at high risk for addiction to highly processed food

When school feels 'like prison,' test scores, college attendance drop

Watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development

Young kids avoid one learning trap that often snares adults

Correcting peers is key in small-group learning

Smartphones promise satisfaction and meaning, deliver only more searching

Long-Term Memories a Matter of Order—Not Just Repetition

Omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular DHA, are associated with increased attention scores in adolescents

What is the effect of hierarchy on moral behavior?

Exposure to accents helps children learn words

Do humans think computers make fair decisions?

More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers

First-grade girls stick with science after pretending to be Marie Curie

Liking another group doesn't mean you dislike your own

Unlocking the Power of Our Emotional Memory

Study shows how math, science identity in students affects college, career outcomes

Social media use linked to developing depression regardless of personality

Does mask-wearing affect behavior?

Thinking 'I can do better' really can improve performance

Curiosity Has the Power to Change Behavior for the Better

Practice testing protects memory against stress

Imagining an Action-Consequence Relationship Can Boost Memory

The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power

Uncovering the Secrets of a Trustworthy Face

Seeing members of minority groups everywhere? It's an illusion

Friend or foe? How the unconscious mind picks out faces in a crowd

Distractions distort what’s real

Under Time Pressure, People Tell Us What We Want to Hear

Sleep after learning strengthens connections between brain cells and enhances memory

New Research Shows Learning Is More Effective When Active

More learning in 'active learning' classrooms, but students don't know it

Sleepless and selfish: Lack of sleep makes us less generous

Not just a pretty face, although that helps female politicians on election day

Air pollution exposure linked to poor academics in childhood

Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children

Brain Differences Detected in Children with Depressed Parents

Racism's Cognitive Toll: Subtle Discrimination Is More Taxing On The Brain

Gender gap in physics exams reduced by simple writing exercises

When it comes to supporting candidates, ideology trumps race and gender

Thinking about choice diminishes concern for wealth inequality

Our choices may be making us more individualistic

What choice do we have?

The tougher men think they are, the less likely they are to be honest with doctors

Speaking up against bigotry can reduce bad behavior

People assume sexists are also racist and vice versa

Where we live affects our bias against mixed-race individuals

Timing can affect whether women and minorities face discrimination

Learning about struggles of famous scientists may help students succeed in science

Competitive? We assume our key goals are others' goals too

Human emotion: We report our feelings in 3-D

Are Humans Hardwired For Fairness?