Despite the fact our actions are not really concealed, there is still a tendency to lie or deceive after dark, in low light situations, or even while wearing sunglasses.
But they do speculate that even when we communicate via e-mail, we may be more inclined to lie or distort if the lights are low than [...]

Thankfully my experiences at the movies are nothing like what Ryan Gilbey has to put with:
But for a while now I have found myself tensing slightly in the foyer, knowing full well that, for reasons unconnected with whichever film I am seeing, it will be a miracle if I leave a few hours later [...]

Ok, so we’re not quite as unique and individual was we thought we were, there seems to be a law of human nature covering our every thought and action…
We’re used to the idea that nature is governed by laws that spell out how things work. But the idea that human nature is governed by [...]

The avatars we choose to represent ourselves on the web may also have some influence on our conduct online thinks Jorge Peña, an assistant professor at the University of Texas, with people who, say, adopt a Batman avatar subsequently assuming some of the Dark Knight’s traits.
“When you step into a virtual environment, you can [...]

Ten tips that may (or may not) help make working in an office a more rewarding and fulfilling experience (if that is at all possible ;).
Don’t ask co-workers how to spell. Microsoft Word has a spell checker. Use it. Don’t bother your co-workers with such questions. It hampers their productivity and lowers their opinion of [...]