The Placebo Effect and Psychedelic Drugs: Tripping on Nothing?
The placebo effect in psychedelic drug studies may be stronger than previously believed
psychology
New Research Explores Potentially Negative Effects of Cannabis
So far, there has been little research on the prevalence or frequency of various adverse reactions to cannabis and almost none on who is likely to experience such reactions
Earliest Look at Newborns' Visual Cortex Reveals Minds Babies are Born With
Study shows babies are hardwired to look at faces
The Science behind the 'Beer Goggles' Effect
Can beauty be ignored?
Smelling Your Lover’s Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep
Researchers found that study participants who were exposed to their partner’s scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their partner was not physically present
Psychologists Show Leading with Flavor Encourages Healthy Eating
Evocative labels such as "twisted citrus glazed carrots" and "ultimate chargrilled asparagus" can get people to choose and consume more vegetables than they otherwise would—as long as the food is prepared flavorfully
Heterogeneity in the Workplace: 'Diversity Is Very Important to Us—but Not in My Team'
Building on current theories, researchers show that doubts about the practicability of diversity have a greater weight if a person is directly affected
Myth of Mona Lisa's Magical Gaze Debunked
Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence CITEC disprove scientific claim
Want to Remember Your Dreams? Try Taking Vitamin B6
Recent study results show that taking vitamin B6 improved people's ability to recall dreams compared to a placebo
What Makes Someone Believe or Reject Science?
In a recent study, those who listened to the poorer quality audio of scientists presenting their work evaluated the scientists as less intelligent and their research as less important