The scientists are still interested in the phenomenon of "contagious" yawning. The recent studies suggest that transmitted yawning is a form of social empathy, and it helps people interact with each other. Full story

The mortality of intelligent people is several times lower than that of poorly educated people. Why? Full story

The team of specialists from the University of Tel Aviv have discovered some interesting facts about human tears. It turns out that there are different kinds of tears, and that the smell of tears affects male potency. Full story

The scientists from the University of Toronto (Canada) have come to a conclusion that physical violence experienced by women in childhood has a strong effect on the activity of their nervous system in future. In particular, the experts claim that it concerns such a mysterious functional somatic disorder, as chronic fatigue syndrome. Full story

A sensational recent study conducted by the researchers at Columbia University has proved the temporary inability to smile spontaneously and "to the ears" or laugh to tears after the injection of botulinum toxin which significantly reduces the intensity of the feelings of joy or happiness. Full story

The most common associations which usually arise every time we mention depression is sadness, apathy, anxiety, and even mental illness. It turns out, however, that depression can affect a person's life (especially that of women) and has not only negative, but significant positive influence as well. Full story