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Resilient people more satisfied with life
When confronted with adverse situations such as the loss of a loved one, some people never fully recover from the pain. (2012-05-24)

Make no mistake - male bosses' errors matter
What do employees think of their boss when he or she makes a mistake? According to a new study, leaders who make mistakes are seen as less competent, less desirable to work for and less effective than leaders who do not. (2012-05-24)

Training our brains to see ourselves in a more attractive light
Researchers at the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology have designed a programme called Mírate bien (Take a good look at yourself). (2012-05-23)

Food fight or romantic dinner? Communication between couples is key to improving men's diets
Married men will eat their peas to keep the peace, but many aren't happy about it, and may even binge on unhealthy foods away from home. (2012-05-23)

Anger in spats is more about marital climate than heat of the moment, Baylor study shows
How good are married couples at recognizing each other's emotions during conflicts? In general, pretty good, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher. (2012-05-21)

Oxytocin improves brain function in children with autism
Preliminary results from an ongoing, large-scale study by Yale School of Medicine researchers shows that oxytocin - a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain and throughout the body- increased brain function in regions that are known to process social information in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). (2012-05-21)

Parents are happier people
Contrary to recent scholarship and popular belief, parents experience greater levels of happiness and meaning in life than people without children, according to researchers from the University of California, Riverside, the University of British Columbia and Stanford University. (2012-05-18)

Genes may hold the key to a life of success, study suggests
Genes play a greater role in forming character traits - such as self-control, decision making or sociability - than was previously thought, new research suggests. (2012-05-17)

Engineering Students Using Such Design Tools as SMART™ Boards Are More Successful at Completing Projects, Pitt Study Finds
Classrooms have become smarter, thanks to the use of digital devices such as computers, SMART™ boards, and other handheld devices. But are these technological advancements birthing a new and smarter generation of engineers? (2012-05-16)

Testosterone-fuelled infantile males might be a product of Mom's behaviour
By comparing the testosterone levels of five-month old pairs of twins, both identical and non-identical, University of Montreal researchers were able to establish that testosterone levels in infancy are not inherited genetically but rather determined by environmental factors. (2012-05-10)