behavior
Hot People Suck at Longterm Relationships, Study Says
We talked to the researcher behind a recent study that claims physically attractive people have shorter relationships and are more likely to experience divorce than physically unattractive people.
Implanting Electrodes in the Brain Can Help Treat Anorexia
It's a promising first step in treating the deadliest psychiatric disorder.
Scientists Used a Little Bee Puppet to Teach Real Bees How to Play Bee ‘Soccer’
A new experiment tests out bees’ abilities to learn new skills.
People Who Take Revenge Do It to Restore Inner Peace, Study Says
We talked to a researcher behind a new study on the motivations behind revenge to find out why burning all your ex's clothes just feels right.
Virtual Reality Makes Avatars More Important Than Ever
Immersing yourself in an alternative universe is VR’s selling point. But how do the avatars that populate these worlds impact our experiences and our behaviour?
Men Think Eating Too Much Makes Them Seem Manly and Virile
In a recent study, researchers looked at how sentiments around masculinity affect men's behavior when it comes to overeating in social situations.
How Siblings Fuel Each Other's Worst Impulses
New research suggests bad behavior could be contagious between brothers and sisters.
Striking Scenes, Illuminated Brooklyn, and Wild Performances | Culture Beat Episode 7
Filmmaker Sam Cannon uses still images, video, and other technologies to redefine assumptions of the human body.
Wealthy People Don’t Notice Other Human Beings, Study Says
According to a recent study, people who associate themselves with a higher social class tend to care less about others than people in lower social classes.
Bees Can Count to Four, Display Emotions, and Teach Each Other New Skills
Recent studies provide insight into the cognitive power of one of the planet’s tiniest brains.