Topic: Psychology
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The Science of Staring
New research explains why we decide to look at what everyone else is looking at.
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Surveillance Cameras Could Make Us Better People
New research finds the "bystander effect" can be offset by the presence of public self-awareness.
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Why You Should Say 'Hello' to Strangers on the Street
On sidewalk psychology.
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Vancouver's Plan to Avoid Another Hockey Riot
This year, the city will spread NHL fans out to TV-outfitted community centers and hire an events planner to make the atmosphere more "festive."
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Should We Pay People to Drive Off-Peak?
Rewarding commuters who switch travel modes or times may be more effective than charging those who drive at rush hour, a new study suggests.
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Why People in Cities Walk Fast
Researchers have proposed a number of theories over the years — from sensory overload to the economic value of time.
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The Odd Link Between Commute Direction and Marital Satisfaction
Couples that travel the same way to work are happier together, a new study in the U.S. and China concludes.
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How Our Brains Navigate the City
By using a mental map oriented to the north, says a group of psychologists
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Can Higher Fares Save Public Transit?
Maybe — but only if car travel becomes relatively more expensive
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How Happy Is Seattle?
The "Happiness Initiative" aims to measure well-being in cities across the country
