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Stores and restaurants don’t just play music to fill the silence. The tempo, volume, and even the style of music are often carefully chosen because they can quietly influence your behavior [...]

Most of us spend a lot of time trying to be happy and avoiding sadness whenever we can. But what if sadness isn’t something to fear or eliminate? What if it’s one of the most [...]

Most of us think we’re pretty good drivers. But even experienced drivers develop bad habits without realizing it. Fortunately, a few simple adjustments can make you a safer, more alert [...]

Why do mosquitoes seem to feast on some people while barely bothering others? It turns out your attractiveness to mosquitoes has much less to do with “sweet blood” than with your body [...]

If your porch light seems to attract every moth and flying insect in the neighborhood, you’re not imagining it. Scientists have finally figured out why artificial lights are so irresistible [...]

Few foods are as American as the hamburger. Every year, Americans eat billions of them, and they are a staple at backyard barbecues, diners, ballparks, and restaurants around the world. Yet [...]

Take a look at your speedometer the next time you’re driving. Chances are, it’s lying to you. The speed you’re actually traveling is probably different from what the dashboard [...]

Can simply believing a treatment will work actually help it work better? Surprisingly, yes. Researchers have found that your expectations can have a powerful effect on how your body responds to [...]

Have you ever pushed on a door that was supposed to be pulled—or pulled when you should have pushed? It feels embarrassing, but don’t blame yourself. It turns out the problem usually [...]

What does it really mean to be successful? Most people would probably say it’s about making more money, climbing the career ladder, earning recognition, or becoming well known. But what if [...]