Merv Mandelbaum 
We’re guys, we get it: asking for help sucks. It sucks hard. In an ideal world, we’d be experts in all things, capable of solving every problem—but that isn’t the real world. And even in fantasy worlds, the Lone Ranger had Tonto. So, a study from the Journal of Applied … Read More
Is it a bit too forward to call up a prospective employer? Well, some recent data suggests that doing so may be a good idea. A study published in Psychological Science has found that people rate job candidates as smarter, more capable, and more job-worthy if they hear the job … Read More
Score one for conventional wisdom. A study published in the Proceedings for the National Academy of the Sciences has found that hungry grocery shoppers don’t just want more food—they want more of everything. In fact, their first two experiments didn’t even involve food—they involved binder clips. Participants evaluated binder clips … Read More
Hate letting your phone go? You’re not the only one, and it can have a very real effect on your brain. A study published in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication has found that separation can cause some iPhone users to have increased anxiety, difficulty focusing, and problems solving cognitive tests. … Read More
If you’re looking to be cheered up, who do you hang out with—someone happy or someone else? Happy people tend to think that they’re best for the job—but they’re wrong about that. A study published in PLOS One has found that happy people think of themselves as more empathetic, but … Read More
