Scientists from the universities of Manchester and Sheffield have developed a computer model charting what happens in the brain when an action is chosen that leads to a reward. The…
Olivia Hansell, an HBS major, was awarded an Honorable Mention for this year’s Samuel Oschin Scholarship! Olivia Hansell is a Senior majoring in Human Biology and Society. She actively seeks…
It’s no secret that people are judgmental, and young children are no exception. When children witness “good” or “bad” behavior, their brains show an immediate emotional response. But, according to…
In the United States, almost no one can trace their ancestry back to just one place. And for many, the past may hold some surprises, according to a new study….
Ever since the concept of altruism was proposed in the 19th century, psychologists have debated whether or not people are born into the world preprogrammed to be nice to others….
Consider the relationship between an air traffic controller and a pilot. The pilot gets the passengers to their destination, but the air traffic controller decides when the plane can take…