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A study by a group of Cornell researchers published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and ...

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Across the Caribbean, rebuilding after disaster means more than clearing debris. The real recovery is psychological, and it can take years.

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The New Science of Love and Connection’ (Crown, Feb.), the UC Davis psychology professor dispels popular theories about what makes relationships work and why.

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Tales of the amazing capabilities of bats, spiders, and snakes. Plus, a guided tour of some of the world’s spookiest lakes.