Is the attractiveness of a person’s face impacted by the facial expression they make? Most people think that smiling makes a person look more attractive. Is this really true? Researchers at the University of Portsmouth in the UK decided to test the theory and find out, not only if attractive people are more attractive when…
Read MoreDetecting Deception in the Workplace
The workplace can be very hectic and stressful. Do you think it would benefit you to know when a co-worker or your boss was lying to you? Below are a few tips from Chron.com of what to look for if you want to know if your boss is really considering you for that promotion. There…
Read MoreDan Gilbert on Happiness and Bad Decisions
Happiness is something we all want even if we can only admit it secretly. It’s also the first thing most parents wish for their kids. So why do we make so many bad decisions, if being happy is our main goal ? Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness — sharing…
Read More“Truth Serum” in a Court of Law?
Many of us remember the tragedy that took place last July in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. NewScientist has some interesting turn of events in the Dark Knight Rises shooter case . James Holmes has plead not-guilty by reason of insanity, and the judge presiding over the case has ruled that “medically appropriate” drugs could…
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