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The Twisted Paths of Perception
The King Pedro IV Square in Lisbon, Portugal, better known as the Rossio, regales visitors with a delightful exemplar of the traditional pavement called calçada portuguesa. Originally cobbled in 1848, the dizzying light and dark
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The Brain’s ‘Prediction Machine’ Anticipates the Future When Listening to Music
New research explores the brain’s “prediction machine” capabilities by examining how we experience music.
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Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation
What is found in a good conversation? It is certainly correct to say words—the more engagingly put, the better. But conversation also includes “eyes, smiles, the silences between the words,” as the Swedish author Annika
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New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
A sample of articles on nudge influence, voting age, relationship chemistry, morality in war, happiness, and the dual- and single- process models debate.
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APS Fellow Jennifer Richeson Named to White House Science Council
The Yale psychology professor has been appointed to an influential group charged with directly advising the president and the White House on science, technology, and innovation.
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What Makes a Champion? Varied Practice, Not Single-Sport Drilling
Even when young competitors show tremendous promise in a specialized sport, they’re likely to emerge better adult athletes if they take a more multidisciplinary approach.
