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Highly Religious People Are Less Motivated by Compassion Than Are Non-Believers
April 30, 2012 — "Love thy neighbor" is preached from many a pulpit. But new research suggests that the highly religious are less motivated by compassion when helping a stranger than are atheists, agnostics and less ... > full story -
Analytic Thinking Can Decrease Religious Belief, Study Shows
April 26, 2012 — A new study finds that analytic thinking can decrease religious belief, even in devout believers. The study finds that thinking analytically increases disbelief among believers and skeptics alike, ... > full story -
Meditation Makes You More Creative
April 19, 2012 — Certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. This is the outcome of a study by cognitive ... > full story -
Distinct 'God Spot' in the Brain Does Not Exist, Study Shows
April 19, 2012 — Scientists have speculated that the human brain features a "God spot," one distinct area of the brain responsible for spirituality. Now, researchers have completed research that indicates ... > full story -
Reminders of Secular Authority Reduce Believers' Distrust of Atheists
April 18, 2012 — What's the group that least agrees with Americans' vision of their country? According to many sociological surveys, it's atheists. Previous research suggests that the dislike of atheists mostly comes ... > full story -
Researcher Explores the 'Word of Mouth' Paradox: What Makes a Vacation Memorable?
April 16, 2012 — One expert says that if you want your memorable family resort vacation to stay memorable, move away from the keyboard. ... > full story -
Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society, Study Suggests
April 10, 2012 — One hundred years after the first Eagle Scout Award was presented, new research has found the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society, from leadership to giving, voting to ... > full story -
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Yoga Shows Psychological Benefits for High-School Students
April 4, 2012 — Yoga classes have positive psychological effects for high-school students, according to a pilot ... > full story -
Death Anxiety Increases Atheists' Unconscious Belief in God
April 2, 2012 — When non-religious people think about their own death they become more consciously skeptical about religion, but unconsciously grow more receptive to religious belief, new research ... > full story -
Meditation Improves Emotional Behaviors in Teachers
March 28, 2012 — Schoolteachers who underwent a short but intensive program of meditation were less depressed, anxious or stressed -- and more compassionate and aware of others' feelings. The novel project blended ... > full story
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