Emotions
'Cute Aggression' Is the Desire to Crush Adorable Things
A portion of people have it, and researchers think they might know why.
What's The Opposite of a Narcissist? An Echoist
Being the opposite of a narcissist means that compliments and special attention tend to make you cringe.
The Guide to Getting into Mariah Carey, Pop Original
Mariah Carey brought hip-hop to a pop audience not out of necessity, but because it was a part of her identity.
The Emotional Impact of Having Sex With an Ex Isn't Always Bad
Hookups between former partners are surprisingly common, according to a new study.
The ‘Farmosopher’ Creating Language for Our Climate Doom and Rebirth
Retired professor Glenn A. Albrecht has coined new words to describe the full range of positive and negative emotions we have toward the environment.
A Computer Scientist Proposed a Way to Build a Non-Creepy Sex Robot
She describes herself as a "robosexologist."
'Toxic Energy,' Today's Comics by Tara Booth
The artist gets in touch with her emotions in this colorful trio of illustrations.
MDMA Mimics a Genetic Disorder Called 'Cocktail Party Syndrome'
Williams syndrome is often called the opposite of autism – so researchers believe MDMA could help people on the autism spectrum.
Your Voice Actually Changes When You Talk to Someone Intimidating
Using a higher-pitched voice could signal that you're not a threat.
One in Ten People Struggle to Recognize Their Emotions
"There’s just a mess of feelings inside me that I don’t interpret properly, or respond to properly.”