Charles Ramsey: Heroic Action in the Common Man?

Firemen, police, military members, and others risk their lives to save others every day. Image by Brett Gustafson

What happens when an ‘everyman’ like Charles Ramsey is faced with a life or death decision? Heroes in everyday life defy the ‘bystander effect’ – but why?

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Teens and Materialism: What’s Behind the Trend?

Students are becoming more materialistic. Image by Samuel Mann.

If you think teens today are more materialistic, it’s not just you. A new study shows high schoolers not only want more, they want to do less to earn it.

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Green Space Boosts Well-Being in City Dwellers

The poorest benefit the most from natural areas. Image by banooota_qtr

Research shows that if you live in a city, you may be missing out on a higher sense of well-being if you don’t have any green spaces around.

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Gender Roles and Spatial Ability: Can Training Reduce the Gap Between the Genders?

What would this look like if you folded it on the dotted lines? Your ability to solve spatial puzzles such as this may correlate with potential math and science skills. Image by Decoded Science

Research shows boys and girls develop spatial abilities differently, widening the math and science gender gap. Can training improve these skills in girls?

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Children and Television: Viewing Linked to Slightly More Antisocial Behavior

Does television make kids antisocial? Image by j-dub1980(THANK YOU FOR 50k+ Views)'s

A new study shows a measurable link between antisocial behavior and screen time in young children: TV and computer time may cause the attention problems observed by the researchers.