Science can explain why some people actively pursue the rush that comes with being frightened.
What happens to your face when you feel afraid? Scientists have taken a closer look at what happens to the coloration of faces when they're afraid, delving a bit further into the science of fear.
No. It doesn't look like birth order affects personality traits, according to a recent study.
Of course learning isn't all fun and games, but there can be a bit of humor in it.
A brain signature may actually predict human emotions. Scientists have discovered a way to predict emotions based on brain activity.
The American Academy of Medicine estimates that over 100 million Americans are dealing with chronic pain. Though issues resulting from chronic pain are oftentimes treated with different types of medication, researchers at Washington State University have discovered that patients can manage pain and ...
Men are from Mars, women are from Venus. Well, maybe not exactly, but one thing's for certain; they don't think the same way.
When it comes to emotions, men and women act differently. Now, scientists have discovered that men and women may actually process emotions differently.
One of humanity's greatest defining characteristics is its empathy-the ability to understand and feel for others. Yet what if this empathy can lead to harsher feelings?
Happiness may not seem like something simple enough to be predicted by a math equation, but some scientists beg to differ. They've created an equation that has predicted the happiness of over 18,000 people worldwide.
How do you feel? Emotions are part of our everyday lives, but scientists have long wondered how people process them in the brain.
Can you tell if someone is only faking their laughter? It turns out that you just might be able to. Scientists have found that a genuine laugh actually employs a different vocal set than a fake laugh.
