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Testosterone Promotes Reciprocity in the Absence of Competition

Boosting testosterone can promote generosity in certain situations, indicating that the hormone's effects are more nuanced than previously thought. ... More>


The Science of Trusting: How Can You Get Some to Trust You?


“Precisely Right. No Doubt. Trust Me.”


“Precisely right. No doubt. Trust me.”

As a general rule, we tend to value confidence in other people, especially in the “experts” who help us with important decisions in life. Who wants a financial advisor who […]... More>


Revisiting the ‘hormone of love’

It’s been more than a decade since oxytocin was first heralded as the “hormone of love”—a distinction that came with optimistic predictions for future drug therapies. It was just a […]... More>