When Taste and Healthfulness Compete, Taste Has a Hidden Advantage New research describes what goes on in your brain when you reach for a candy bar instead of an apple. DURHAM, N.C. -- You dash into a convenience store for a quick snack, spot an apple and reach for...
10 Books About Music from Duke Authors Duke faculty explore the history, the biology and the cultural impact of music This month we feature a collection of Duke-authored books that explore historical and current...
Sometimes, Even 3-Year-Olds Just Want to Fit in With the Group As young children develop they start to go along with the crowd, not just follow the leader DURHAM, N.C. -- What makes preschoolers eat their veggies? Raise their hand? Wait their turn?...
Durham Community Connections Stay Strong During Pandemic With COVID-19 forcing everyone to stay distant, Duke maintains close ties Since 2015, the Duke University Health System Summer Internship Program has given Durham high...
Focus on Outliers Creates Flawed Snap Judgments Our quick scan of a crowd isn't as reliable as we think, new research suggests. DURHAM, N.C. -- You enter a room and quickly scan the crowd to gain a sense of who’s there...
Childhood Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Mental Health at Age 18 As a risk factor, it is equivalent to lead exposure DURHAM, N.C. -- A multidecade study of young adults living in the United Kingdom has found...
