Learning to Say ‘Hello’ and Be the Best That You Can Be
Kinney at Saint Joseph’s University. [continue reading…]
Learning to Say ‘Hello’ and Be the Best That You Can Be
Kinney at Saint Joseph’s University. [continue reading…]
Magician Eric Mead draws on images from science to illustrate two simple magic tricks. Mead says, “Magic isn’t about solving puzzles, it’s about not knowing…and having a little bit of mystery.
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Body art may be evidence of high-quality genes in men
When surveyed, most people say they get tattoos or unconventional piercings to express individuality. But could something more psychologically primal be afoot? Researchers at the University of Wroclaw in Poland measured about 200 men and women—half of them inked or pierced in places other than their earlobes—for body symmetry, or how similar their right and left sides are. (More similarity indicates genetic health and is associated with sexual attractiveness.) [continue reading…]
Self-esteem rises steadily as people age but starts declining around the time of retirement, according to a longitudinal study of men and women ranging in age from 25 to 104.
“Self-esteem is related to better health, less criminal behavior, lower levels of depression and, overall, greater success in life,” said the study’s lead author, Ulrich Orth, PhD. “Therefore, it’s important to learn more about how the average person’s self-esteem changes over time.” [continue reading…]