The ‘bystander effect’ remains a compelling phenomenon that illustrates the psychological barriers to intervention in emergency situations. Despite the presence of a crowd, individuals often hesitate ...

A lot of people may have begun a new fitness journey at the start of the year. When it comes to fitness and nutrition, many of us begin with grand plans: hitting the gym every day, cutting out sugar ...

The irony of the zero-risk illusion is that it thrives precisely when markets are calmest. Click here to read more.

This satellite image, taken on Wednesday, shows two tropical waves that could develop along parallel tracks -- or potentially combine -- in the Atlantic. NASA GOES Satellite After an unseasonably long ...

A couple sits together on a sunny park bench. He appears to be studying the passing clouds; she’s absorbed in a novel. Some passersby might think, How sweet. Others might see them as bleak. They could ...

You've just had a first date with someone who piques your curiosity. A little while later, your phone buzzes. It’s them. They had a great time. They want to see you again. Your heart does a little ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2025, a number of new laws will be in effect in Tennessee. One of the biggest pieces of legislation set to take effect in the new ...

President Donald Trump just enacted a new wave of tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners, marking a substantial escalation in ongoing trade tensions that could constitute the biggest change ...

The authors write "Anchoring” is a cognitive bias where an initial number sets a reference point (the “anchor”) that influences subsequent evaluations. In litigation, anchoring is a powerful tool ...

Can you spot this bias in action? We’ve all heard someone say the glass is “half full" or “half empty.” The same amount of water is in both glasses but your reaction may be different depending on how ...