donald trump Trump's brain on a 40-year downward spiral, according to analysis of his speeches over time Ellsworth Toohey
Child Development Christian parenting expert recommends spanking toddlers so they act excited to see you Mark Frauenfelder
psychology People hate just sitting and thinking so much they'd rather shock themselves Mark Frauenfelder
Science Participating in anti-masturbation groups tied to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts David Pescovitz
animals Dogs cry tears of happiness when reunited with their humans, scientists report David Pescovitz
psychology Money-saving gifts make recipients feel ashamed according to researchers Mark Frauenfelder
happy mutants Just This Banjo: free/open banjo instruction for an angry moment, because you can't be sad while playing the banjo Cory Doctorow
web theory Major corporations blacklist ads on news stories that include the words "Trump," "racism," "gun," "Brexit," "suicide" and more Cory Doctorow
getting things done "Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not a time management problem," says psychologist Mark Frauenfelder