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Just say ‘climate change’ — not ‘climate emergency’

The familiar terms ‘climate change’ and ‘global warming’ are more likely to resonate with people than other commonly used phrases. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on August 12, 2024

Babbling babies need timely responses to learn language, social norms

New research shows the timing of others’ reactions to their babbling is key to how babies begin learning language and social norms — a process evident in infants’ interactions with a robot. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on August 12, 2024

A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships

Researchers have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples’ relationship quality. In a new study, they show the benefits of perceived gratitude also apply to parent-child relationships and can promote individuals’ mental health. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on August 11, 2024