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Research Shows That Rats Show Empathy, But Are Selective Regarding Fur Color

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:46:48 +0300

While for the longest time, scientists and philosophers argued whether animals are capable of emotions and empathy, some researchers set out to prove their point. And with the likes of Koko the Gorilla, it’s hard to deny that animals are capable of feeling and expressing human-like emotions.

28 Psychological Experiments That Revealed Incredible And Uncomfortable Truths About Ourselves

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:25:12 +0300

Although as humans we have always been fascinated with the workings of the mind and the reasons behind our behavior, it wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that Experimental psychology really took off. We have compiled a list of some of the most famous and thought-provoking psychology experiments that have been carried out in the last century.

Guys’ Experiment Reveals That Wearing Hi-Vis Vests Gets You Everywhere For Free, And It’s Scary

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:05:44 +0300

David Allegretti and his mate Sean decided to conduct a little social experiment. They wanted to know just how far they could get by wearing official-looking hi-vis jackets. And based on his findings that he wrote up in an article for Vice, it seems that they got pretty far indeed.

Shocking Experiment Shows How Easy It Is To Abduct A Child

Wed, 06 May 2015 12:23:10 +0300

Youtube prankster Joey Salads has parents around the world on edge after he posted a social experiment video that shows just how easy it can be for strangers to abduct their children. By approaching children with a cute dog named Donuts, he was able to lure children away from the playground, hand-in-hand, by promising them more puppies to pet.

A social experiment: will YOU help?

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 13:44:01 +0400

A stunt for a charity helping freezing Syrian children who are fleeing the civil war