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Finding of First Neandertal Child with Down Syndrome Reveals Ancient Compassion

Acute stress decreased the third party’s willingness to punish the violator and the severity of the punishment, and increased their willingness to help the victim. Created with Adobe Illustrator.

Under stress, an observer is more likely to help the victim than to punish the perpetrator

Man covering his ears. Pixabay

‘I’d rather not know’: Why we choose ignorance

The concept for the UCLA study emerged from the idea that systemic racism and COVID-19 are interconnected “twin pandemics.”

Those who support Black Lives Matter tend to be less hesitant about vaccines

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