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David DeSteno believes science can learn from religion
David DeSteno holds a copy of his new book, "How God Works."

David DeSteno believes science can learn from religion

You can’t determine emotion from someone’s facial movements–and neither can AI
New research by Northeastern neuroscientists Lisa Feldman Barrett shows that interpreting a person’s facial expression can’t be done in a vacuum; it depends on the context.

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You can’t determine emotion from someone’s facial movements–and neither can AI

Here’s how to combat the fear caused by a barrage of COVID-19 news

Here’s how to combat the fear caused by a barrage of COVID-19 news

Purchases made when customers are angry are more likely to satisfy them, Northeastern University research shows
New research shows that angry customers stick to their goals, which “can actually lead them to make better decisions, easier decisions, and more satisfying decisions,” says Alexander DePaoli, an associate teaching professor of marketing at Northeastern who co-authored the research.

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Purchases made when customers are angry are more likely to satisfy them, Northeastern University research shows

Northeastern University professor says we can’t gauge emotions from facial expressions alone

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Northeastern University professor says we can’t gauge emotions from facial expressions alone

To manage your anger better, this Northeastern professor says to learn the difference between frustration and irritation.

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To manage your anger better, this Northeastern professor says to learn the difference between frustration and irritation.

What made this TED talk one of the most watched of 2018?

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What made this TED talk one of the most watched of 2018?

Northeastern professor named president-elect for the Association of Psychological Science

Northeastern professor named president-elect for the Association of Psychological Science

Scientists have long believed humans’ physiological reaction to emotions to be uniform. This study says they’re wrong

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Scientists have long believed humans’ physiological reaction to emotions to be uniform. This study says they’re wrong

Exploring emotion in the brain
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what role does the brain play in shaping subjective experience? Ajay Satpute, assistant professor in the College of Science, explores this puzzle through the interplay of psychology and neuroscience. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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Exploring emotion in the brain

Rigorous science upends the mind-body myth

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Rigorous science upends the mind-body myth

3Qs: Advice for handling strong emotions post-election

3Qs: Advice for handling strong emotions post-election