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For years, evolutionary psychologists and biologists have investigated the idea that the shape of a man’s face can predict ...

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A relatively simple experiment involving asking a generative AI to compare two objects of very different sizes allows us to ...

Born on the same day, Bill and Ben both grew up to have high status. But in every other way they were polar opposites.

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When you’re feeling bad, it’s easy to take it out on other people. New research on the personality trait of agreeableness suggests why to give niceness a chance.

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Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...