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    Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 11

    Why don't some people view the world the same way as others?

    A phenomenon called naive realism may be the single most underappreciated source of conflict and distrust across individuals and groups
    What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 9

    What transforms a first date into a long-term relationship?

    Looking for a romantic relationship? You know how important that first date can be. What makes us attracted to some people, and not others.
    This kind of flirting works best
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 6

    This kind of flirting works best

    Some people are experts at flirting. Others of us never flirt or fail spectacularly. But what kind of flirting works best?
    Machine learning can predict if you'll leave your partner
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 13

    Machine learning can predict if you'll leave your partner

    Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze data on 2,038 married or cohabiting couples who participated in the GSEP Survey.
    Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 31

    Romance over rivalry? New study shows if you would sleep with a fan of your rival team?

    Few things in sports are better than a clash between two bitter rivals and what could be more satisfying than a win over a team you hate.
    Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 3

    Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction

    Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
    Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Do men feel more emotional pain than women? Study results may surprise you

    A new study finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse.
    Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens

    The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.
    Do genetics control who our friends are?
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 4, 2021

    Do genetics control who our friends are?

    Have you ever met someone you instantly liked, or at other times, someone who you knew immediately that you did not want to be friends with.
    Meet XiaoIce the AI virtual boyfriend and girlfriend to  660 million people worldwide
    Joseph Shavit
    • Aug 31, 2021

    Meet XiaoIce the AI virtual boyfriend and girlfriend to 660 million people worldwide

    After a painful break-up from a cheating ex, Beijing-based human resources manager Melissa was introduced to Xiaolce by a friend last year
    Two-thirds of romantic couples start out as friends, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jul 15, 2021

    Two-thirds of romantic couples start out as friends, study finds

    Movies and television often show romance begin when two strangers meet. Real-life couples, however, are far more likely to begin as friends

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