The age-old ritual of 'touching wood' offers more than just a superstitious gesture. Rooted in ancient pagan and Christian ...

A two-year study will provide insights into how soldiers can be trained to demonstrate ingenuity in high-stakes, ...

In 1985, Belgian psychologist Jozef Nuttin identified what is known as the name-letter effect. His studies determined that people showed a preference for those whose name contained some of the same ...

New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests exercise may be one way to boost that self-control.

We come into the world screaming and vulnerable—entirely dependent on adult caregivers to keep us safe and teach us how to connect with others. The nature of these earliest relationships influences ...