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10 Eye-catching studies that didn’t make the final cut.
03 October 2012
A case of maths synaesthesia (seeing formulas as geometric shapes).
It backfires when students sacrifice sleep time for extra study.
Another form of the Macbeth effect – students unfamiliar with video games were more attracted to hygiene products after playing a violent game.
Signing at the start of a form, rather than at the end, boosts people’s honesty.
Gossiping in the office catalyses friendships, but don’t over do it.
A possible explanation for why we enjoy watching sad films?
Taller football referees were better able to keep control of the game.
Is pretend play really as important for children’s development as everyone usually claims?