A Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, Dr. Lehmiller bridges academic sexuality research and public conversation through books, blogs, and media appearances grounded in behavioral science.
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Humans overestimate control over chance and find patterns in randomness. Neuroscience reveals why we believe in luck despite understanding probability, and how education gradually reshapes these…
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By 2060, nearly 98 million Americans will be 65 or older—one-quarter of the population. Despite stereotypes, older adults report higher happiness and emotional regulation than midlife…
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Barbara Blatchley is a neuroscience professor at Agnes Scott College who studies sensory system development and auditory processing while communicating research findings to general audiences through…
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From unexpected accent shifts to verbal slips and hesitation pauses, cognitive scientists are uncovering how speech anomalies expose the hidden architecture of language production and the…
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Australian-American linguist Karen Stollznow applies scientific rigor to language puzzles and unfounded claims. A researcher at Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and former UC…
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Research shows culture shapes cognition, from emotional preferences in music to trust in scientists. Understanding these patterns is essential for effective education, institutions, and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Lawrence T. White, Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Beloit College, spent 28 years teaching cross-cultural psychology and publishing research on how culture shapes human behavior. His…
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First-person narratives of resilience and struggle are becoming central to mental health discourse, offering insights that clinical data alone cannot provide.
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Awe triggers measurable shifts in generosity, prosocial behavior, and mental health. Research shows the emotion reduces self-focus, increases well-being, and may lower stress and inflammation—benefits accessible…
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