You have probably found yourself weeping quietly, or even suddenly sobbing uncontrollably, while watching a movie. Common culprits include "Marley and Me," "The Color Purple," "Schindler's List" and "The Lion King."
Social Sciences
May 30, 2022
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Stories about animals such as Harambe the gorilla and Cecil the lion often sweep the media as they pull at people's heartstrings. But are people more likely to feel empathy for animals than humans?
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2022
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Scientists say they have proven what many people fortunate enough to grow up with theirs have known all along: Grandmothers have strong nurturing instincts and are hard-wired to care deeply about their grandchildren.
Other
Nov 17, 2021
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Oceans support all life on Earth. Yet for many, oceans remain out of sight and, as a result, out of mind.
Ecology
Oct 7, 2021
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Hundreds of kilometres from shore, and covering two-thirds of the Earth's surface, the high seas are a world that few of us will ever see. After more than a year in the field, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina ...
Ecology
Oct 6, 2021
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Research published in the journal Psychology, Crime & Law suggests a new, low-cost approach that could potentially reduce antisocial behavior and crime.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2021
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Empathetic people generally make better leaders, previous management research has shown, but there is one critical area where they might struggle compared to leaders who have lower levels of empathy—giving negative feedback.
Social Sciences
Aug 4, 2021
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A decade after scientists discovered that lab rats will rescue a fellow rat in distress, but not a rat they consider an outsider, new UC Berkeley research pinpoints the brain regions that drive rats to prioritize their nearest ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2021
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Many mainstream depictions of immigration at the southern border of the United States paint a dark picture, eliciting imagery of violent gang members and child trafficking. But how many undocumented immigrants are really ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2021
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As federal parliament continues to erupt with allegations of harassment and abuse, one of the responses from our most senior leaders has been empathy training.
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2021
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