Outgoing People Are Happier Than Shy Ones

Outgoing People Are Happier Than Shy Ones

Shy? You may be less happy. Surveys say so. In its happy journey into becoming anthropology, epidemiology is increasingly tackling social issues like they are diseases and using surveys as…
Pretty People Less Likely To Be Bullied At Work

Pretty People Less Likely To Be Bullied At Work

Do looks matter in the work place? There are a lot more unattractive people running departments and entire companies than there are pretty ones - but a new paper by academics says just the opposite.…
What's So Tricky About Tickling?

What's So Tricky About Tickling?

It's a bizarre feeling, yet it’s one that we’ve all probably experienced, at one time or another.   Whether it’s the brush of a feather-duster, or a friend’s fingers under your chin, a great…
The Specter Of Maoism Is Little Studied

The Specter Of Maoism Is Little Studied

Despite the horrors of the Maoist regime, the Communist Party dictatorship in the People's Republic of China continues to exist and retain control, even though tens of millions of people suffered…
Why Do Dogs Look Like Their Owners?

Why Do Dogs Look Like Their Owners?

The idea that dogs tend to look like their owners is big news to no-one. Even before the days of Paris Hilton dressing her Chihuahua, ‘Tinkerbell’ in mini-me outfits, it has long been observed that…