Tag: Empathy
How the presence of pets builds trust among people
Megan K Mueller, Tufts University
Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with...
Teens with secure family relationships ‘pay it forward’ with empathy for...
Jessica Stern, University of Virginia
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The morality of feeling equal empathy for strangers and family alike
Brendan Gaesser, University at Albany, State University of New York and Zoë Fowler, University at Albany, State University of New York
The year 2020 has...
Families can support kids’ mental health whether they’re learning remotely or...
Erika Bocknek, Wayne State University
The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and...
How to distinguish a psychopath from a ‘shy-chopath’
John Edens, Texas A&M University
What makes a criminal a psychopath?
Their grisly deeds and commanding presence attract our attention – look no further than...
Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?
Debra Merskin, University of Oregon
As the Christmas season gets underway thoughts turn to buying gifts for the entire family. For some, companion animals...
What is it about yawning?
Christine Calder, Mississippi State University
You know the feeling. It’s impossible to resist. You just need to yawn.
A yawn consists of an extended gaping of...
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Power outages across the Plains: 4 questions answered about weather-driven blackouts
Michael E. Webber, University of Texas at Austin
Editor’s note: Amid record cold temperatures and skyrocketing energy demand, utilities...
