Opinion | It's Not Nature. It's Not Nurture. It's a Mobius Strip.Sociogenomics challenges the nature vs. nurture debate by showing that genes and environment work in tandem and influence each other.
The Viral Blueprint: How Genomic Ghosts Command Our DrivesThe ARCH model suggests our behavior is influenced by evolution, environment, and embedded viral DNA codes.
Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research showsFussy eating in children is largely attributed to genetic factors rather than parenting influences.
Opinion | It's Not Nature. It's Not Nurture. It's a Mobius Strip.Sociogenomics challenges the nature vs. nurture debate by showing that genes and environment work in tandem and influence each other.
The Viral Blueprint: How Genomic Ghosts Command Our DrivesThe ARCH model suggests our behavior is influenced by evolution, environment, and embedded viral DNA codes.
Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research showsFussy eating in children is largely attributed to genetic factors rather than parenting influences.
Scientists reveal how to pick the cleanest cubicle in a public toiletChoosing the least frequently used cubicle maximizes hygiene in public restrooms.
Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here's howMost popular personality tests lack scientific backing and do not predict career success.Personality traits are not static; they can change over time and can be intentionally shaped.
The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopiaCalhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.
Friday the 13th: Why are we so superstitious?Superstitions like mismatched socks can create perceived good luck, illustrating how irrational beliefs form in our minds.
Why it's a good idea to make New Year's resolutions, even if most of them failMost New Year's resolutions fail long-term, but hope and belief in success still hold therapeutic value for individuals.
Meat-eaters more likely to be disgusted by meat after taking part in Veganuary, study revealsParticipants in Veganuary may develop a dislike for meat, influencing their identity as meat-eaters after the month ends.
Scientists reveal how to pick the cleanest cubicle in a public toiletChoosing the least frequently used cubicle maximizes hygiene in public restrooms.
Psychology research says you can change your personality. Here's howMost popular personality tests lack scientific backing and do not predict career success.Personality traits are not static; they can change over time and can be intentionally shaped.
The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopiaCalhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.
Friday the 13th: Why are we so superstitious?Superstitions like mismatched socks can create perceived good luck, illustrating how irrational beliefs form in our minds.
Why it's a good idea to make New Year's resolutions, even if most of them failMost New Year's resolutions fail long-term, but hope and belief in success still hold therapeutic value for individuals.
Meat-eaters more likely to be disgusted by meat after taking part in Veganuary, study revealsParticipants in Veganuary may develop a dislike for meat, influencing their identity as meat-eaters after the month ends.
Male vs. Female Brains: 5 Surprising Ways We Think AlikeBehavioral differences between men and women are often exaggerated or unfounded and not necessarily based on biological sex.
You're not lost. You're just following someone else's map.Recognition of familial connections and the importance of communication can lead to healing during personal struggles.
An AI chatbot helped Americans who believe in conspiracy theories "exit the rabbit hole"AI chatbots can effectively reduce conspiracy beliefs in individuals by facilitating dialogues, showing that change is possible even for deeply held convictions.
Male vs. Female Brains: 5 Surprising Ways We Think AlikeBehavioral differences between men and women are often exaggerated or unfounded and not necessarily based on biological sex.
You're not lost. You're just following someone else's map.Recognition of familial connections and the importance of communication can lead to healing during personal struggles.
An AI chatbot helped Americans who believe in conspiracy theories "exit the rabbit hole"AI chatbots can effectively reduce conspiracy beliefs in individuals by facilitating dialogues, showing that change is possible even for deeply held convictions.
They have no one to follow': how migrating birds use quantum mechanics to navigateMigrating birds rely on inherited behaviors for navigation, often traveling alone at night and using the Earth's magnetic field.
The People Who Never Get HangoversHangover resistance affects a portion of drinkers, leaving them unaffected by typical alcohol-related aftereffects.
Habit Stacking Helps You Get More Done With Less EffortHabit stacking integrates new habits into existing routines, making it easier to adopt healthy behaviors.This technique utilizes simple, existing habits to pave the way for new ones, enhancing overall efficacy.
Are Change and Motivation Really a Merry-Go-Round?Motivation is critical for initiating and sustaining change.Long-term change is supported by positive reinforcement, not punishment.Recognize that the process of change is personal and unpredictable.
How Your Environment Shapes Your HabitsYour environment influences your habits more than willpower does.Small changes, like moving distractions out of sight, shape behavior.Making good habits easy and bad habits hard leads to lasting change.
Habit Stacking Helps You Get More Done With Less EffortHabit stacking integrates new habits into existing routines, making it easier to adopt healthy behaviors.This technique utilizes simple, existing habits to pave the way for new ones, enhancing overall efficacy.
Are Change and Motivation Really a Merry-Go-Round?Motivation is critical for initiating and sustaining change.Long-term change is supported by positive reinforcement, not punishment.Recognize that the process of change is personal and unpredictable.
How Your Environment Shapes Your HabitsYour environment influences your habits more than willpower does.Small changes, like moving distractions out of sight, shape behavior.Making good habits easy and bad habits hard leads to lasting change.
Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATHA new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Side Effects of Ketamine Could Explain a Lot About Elon Musk's BehaviorElon Musk's reported ketamine use raises concerns about its effects on his behavior and decision-making, as evidenced by his recent erratic actions.
Getting Along with an Insecure TormentorBuilding better relationships at work is crucial for team sustainability and mental health.
Overcoming Procrastination Via Generative AIGenerative AI can aid in overcoming procrastination when used effectively.
Revealed: The disturbing sign that indicates you might be a PSYCHOPATHA new study links psychopathy to sadism, indicating that deriving pleasure from causing pain to others may be more common than thought.
Side Effects of Ketamine Could Explain a Lot About Elon Musk's BehaviorElon Musk's reported ketamine use raises concerns about its effects on his behavior and decision-making, as evidenced by his recent erratic actions.
Getting Along with an Insecure TormentorBuilding better relationships at work is crucial for team sustainability and mental health.
Overcoming Procrastination Via Generative AIGenerative AI can aid in overcoming procrastination when used effectively.
The Future of Data: How Decision Intelligence is Revolutionizing DataDecision Intelligence integrates AI and behavioral science to improve organizational decision-making.
Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be LovedLLMs modulate their responses to appear more socially desirable, indicating a bias towards likability.
How Is My Role Going To Change?Emphasizing behavioral science can enhance learner motivation and engagement.Adaptation and continuous testing of strategies is essential for effective learning outcomes.
Council Post: It's Time To Reframe How We Think About AIAI should be reframed as artificial interpretation to be more easily understood and accepted.
The Future of Data: How Decision Intelligence is Revolutionizing DataDecision Intelligence integrates AI and behavioral science to improve organizational decision-making.
Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be LovedLLMs modulate their responses to appear more socially desirable, indicating a bias towards likability.
How Is My Role Going To Change?Emphasizing behavioral science can enhance learner motivation and engagement.Adaptation and continuous testing of strategies is essential for effective learning outcomes.
Council Post: It's Time To Reframe How We Think About AIAI should be reframed as artificial interpretation to be more easily understood and accepted.
Federal money will support proposed MTA psych study on fare evasionMTA explores behavioral science to tackle fare evasion, fundamentally altering user behavior to address significant revenue losses.
Using Behavioral Science To Maximize The Impact Of L&D ProgramsTraining programs often struggle to bridge the gap between learning and application, but behavioral science can offer solutions.Effective corporate training should simplify learning and promote habitual application of skills.
Leadership lessons at the moviesTribal leadership categorizes organizational cultures into five stages based on mindset and collective beliefs.Stage progression impacts team dynamics and overall workplace effectiveness.
Using Behavioral Science To Maximize The Impact Of L&D ProgramsTraining programs often struggle to bridge the gap between learning and application, but behavioral science can offer solutions.Effective corporate training should simplify learning and promote habitual application of skills.
Leadership lessons at the moviesTribal leadership categorizes organizational cultures into five stages based on mindset and collective beliefs.Stage progression impacts team dynamics and overall workplace effectiveness.
Scientists prove 'dessert stomach' is realThe brain's reward system creates strong cravings for sugar, even when full.
Kids' real-world arithmetic skills don't transfer to the classroomMath skills learned in real-life situations may not translate to academic settings, revealing a significant gap in learning.
Are You the Fidgety One in Yoga Class? That May Not Be So Bad.Fidgeting may enhance focus and reduce stress, countering its traditional negative perception.
A new study finds peeing is contagious among chimpanzeesUrination behavior among captive chimpanzees is found to be contagious, revealing intriguing social behaviors in primates.
Earth911 Inspiration: Empathy Helps Us Communicate & OrganizeEmpathy enhances communication and fosters cooperative behavior within groups.
The application of Persuasive and Behavioral Techniques to Improve Saving HabitsBuilding positive saving habits is essential to offset insatiable consumer desires.
New research reveals economic ripple effects of business closures, remote work and other disruptionsBehavioral shifts from remote work significantly impact local economies beyond immediate business districts, influencing revenue and operational viability of various businesses.
Americans can be paid $1,000 to ditch their car in Uber five week challengeUber is incentivizing car owners to participate in the 'One Less Car Challenge' by offering $1,000 to switch to alternative transportation methods.
UK-based sustainability startup Signol secures 2.9MSignol secures funding to improve sustainability in hard-to-abate industries by engaging the human workforce and incorporating AI technology.
A Smidge of Behavioral Science at the End of the Year | HackerNoonThe author is aiming to write a book titled 'Essential Lessons on UX' by 2025 and reflects on past writing challenges.The concept of 'Green Nudging' can reduce product returns in e-commerce significantly, combining behavioral science with AI for more sustainable practices.
Americans can be paid $1,000 to ditch their car in Uber five week challengeUber is incentivizing car owners to participate in the 'One Less Car Challenge' by offering $1,000 to switch to alternative transportation methods.
UK-based sustainability startup Signol secures 2.9MSignol secures funding to improve sustainability in hard-to-abate industries by engaging the human workforce and incorporating AI technology.
A Smidge of Behavioral Science at the End of the Year | HackerNoonThe author is aiming to write a book titled 'Essential Lessons on UX' by 2025 and reflects on past writing challenges.The concept of 'Green Nudging' can reduce product returns in e-commerce significantly, combining behavioral science with AI for more sustainable practices.
Want More Sales? A Behavioral Scientist Says This Counterintuitive Strategy Could Double Your SuccessTelling customers they don't have to buy can paradoxically increase their likelihood to purchase.Unconventional marketing strategies often yield better results by allowing customers control over their decisions.
Fresh Starts: The Psychology Behind New Year MotivationThe 'fresh start effect' motivates goal achievement and personal growth by reframing our self-concept at key temporal landmarks.
Are You Getting Nudged? Are You Sure?Nudges use behavioral science uniquely, but many apps misrepresent reminders as nudges.
Study on nudges shows effectiveness for certain tasksTargeted nudges can significantly improve students' ability to resolve financial balances on time.The effectiveness of nudges varies, with specific strategies yielding better results.
Are You Getting Nudged? Are You Sure?Nudges use behavioral science uniquely, but many apps misrepresent reminders as nudges.
Study on nudges shows effectiveness for certain tasksTargeted nudges can significantly improve students' ability to resolve financial balances on time.The effectiveness of nudges varies, with specific strategies yielding better results.
Driving to Work Is the Worst. So Why Can't We Quit It?Commuters tend to stick to habitual routes until significant disruptions prompt them to explore new travel options.
Love of beer starts when we're in the womb, scientists sayPrenatal exposure to testosterone may influence adult alcohol consumption habits.
How the UK's coolest coffee brand is using AI to brew up successAI training could significantly boost productivity and drive growth in SMBs, with potential benefits estimated at £198bn by 2030.
They're all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogsCanine behavioral scientists aim to predict which puppies can successfully train as service dogs, increasing efficiency and fulfillment for both dogs and handlers.
What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional DogsDuke's Puppy Kindergarten researches early assessment of puppies to predict future success as service dogs, addressing a major challenge in dog training.
They're all good boys and girls, but only some can be service dogsCanine behavioral scientists aim to predict which puppies can successfully train as service dogs, increasing efficiency and fulfillment for both dogs and handlers.
What a Puppy Kindergarten Revealed About Raising Exceptional DogsDuke's Puppy Kindergarten researches early assessment of puppies to predict future success as service dogs, addressing a major challenge in dog training.
Why do you exhibit nuclear levels of overconfidence? Could be your age | Mark EganOverconfidence affects decision-making at all levels and can lead to significant consequences, as evidenced by several historical events and personal behaviors.
Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy? - Brandingmag Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy?Consumer behavior is predictable, and physical barriers significantly affect shopping decisions.
Why do you exhibit nuclear levels of overconfidence? Could be your age | Mark EganOverconfidence affects decision-making at all levels and can lead to significant consequences, as evidenced by several historical events and personal behaviors.
Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy? - Brandingmag Brand Strategy Spoilers: What Makes Your Brand Hard to Buy?Consumer behavior is predictable, and physical barriers significantly affect shopping decisions.
The Science behind Why We Seek Out FearHumans have a complex fascination with fear, influenced by cultural and historical contexts that celebrate rather than condemn violent experiences.
Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - NatureWiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.
Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behaviorConditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.
Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain - NatureWiring diagrams reconstructing neuronal connections in D. melanogaster enhance understanding of brain function and sophisticated behaviors.
Pavlov saw it first: How emotions hijack our behaviorConditioned reflexes reveal how emotions can unconsciously influence human behavior, similar to Pavlov's experiments with dogs.
Malcolm Gladwell's New Take on Tipping PointsMalcolm Gladwell's recent work examines the darker aspects of the Tipping Point concept, focusing on the manipulation of social phenomena.
The Effects of Pulsed Microwaves And Extra Low Frequency Electromagnetic Waves on Human Brains?Allan H. Frey's research highlights significant capabilities of microwave radiation in manipulating the human nervous system and behavior.
Depression Is ContagiousDepression is contagious among mice, primarily through physical contact, rather than stress or empathy.
The Science of Helping Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive DogsThe book 'Bark!' offers practical guidance for managing anxious and fearful dogs, rooted in scientific research.
Short-term Memory Effects in the Phototactic Behavior of Microalgae: Model | HackerNoonAlgae exhibit complex phototactic behavior transitions based on light intensity and timing.
Column: Too many emails? Tame your inbox by thinking like a monkeyEmail interactions reflect social hierarchy dynamics, influencing responses and status perceptions after breaks like vacations.
Can dogs understand the meaning of words? Scientists are trying to figure it outDogs appear to understand words associated with buttons, suggesting early foundations for communication.
Enhancing AI accuracy by nudging users to catch generative AI errorsGenerative AI shows promise in transforming daily life and business, but its outputs can be flawed, requiring critical scrutiny from users.
Why Cynics Are Less Likely to SucceedCynical thinking hinders workplace success, affecting earnings and job satisfaction, while building trust leads to better outcomes.
How Salamanders Skydive From the Tallest Trees in the World | KQEDWandering salamanders steer in the air using their flexible tails and specialized feet for precision landing.
Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAPThe Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits by associating them with unpleasant sensations.
The Magic of Celebrating Every Little Win - Tiny BuddhaCelebration is crucial for habit formation by triggering dopamine release, reinforcing the behavior on a neurochemical level, and embedding the new habit into neural pathways.
Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAPThe Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits by associating them with unpleasant sensations.
The Magic of Celebrating Every Little Win - Tiny BuddhaCelebration is crucial for habit formation by triggering dopamine release, reinforcing the behavior on a neurochemical level, and embedding the new habit into neural pathways.
Designing for controlUser Experience Design transformed digital interactions by leveraging behavioral science to influence how people engage with technology and each other.
Want to help employees up their game? Try these 3 science-based hacksBehavioral change takes time, effort, and positive reinforcement to be effective, especially in the workplace.
Mapping model units to visual neurons reveals population code for social behaviour - NatureUsing knockout training in deep neural network models helps understand individual neuron contributions to behavior, improving interpretation of sensorimotor transformations.
5 Psychological Tactics to Write Better EmailsUtilize psychological tactics in email writing to increase effectiveness and achieve desired outcomes.
The Psychology Hack That Gets Customers To "Yes" Without ThinkingAutomatic compliance triggers like using 'because' or charts enhance marketing effectiveness.