A Swedish study finds a link between family grief experienced in childhood and schizophrenia, or other psychotic mental illnesses, later in life. Article written by David MacNamee.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271447.php
Science 2.0.com: Banning Comments Would Boost Anti-Smoking PSA Effectiveness
Negative comment threads reduce the effectiveness of online public service announcements, while positive comment threads have no effect thereon.
http://www.science20.com/news_articles/psychology_social_authoritarians_banning_comments_would_boost_antismoking_psa_effectiveness-128149
The Verge.com: Video games change the way you dream
Frequent video gaming is associated with the ability to control one’s dreams, improved spatial awareness, and (for male gamers) protection against nightmares. Article written by Katie Drummond.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/21/5330636/video-games-effect-on-dreams
The New Yorker: How caffeine can cramp creativity
Caffeine’s effects on focused thinking may be offset by reductions in creative thought. Article written by Maria Konnikova.
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/06/how-caffeine-short-circuits-creativity.html
NY Times Magazine: Breathing In vs. Spacing Out
The current state of scientific research regarding mindfulness meditation. Article written by Dan Hurley.