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A new study published in the Accounting Review examines whether it is possible to design incentives that make people more creative. “In the contemporary workforce, just about any job that can be automated is being automated,” study author Steven J. Kachelmeier told us. “Routine tasks are now being performed by robots and computers. What this leaves for humans are more judgment-oriented jobs that require creative and innovative solutions to solve unique problems.” [More]

Using a garden for therapy at a neuropsychiatric hospital has improved patient outcomes. Now researchers are hoping other hospitals will follow. [More]

It is well established that we experience heightened emotions around events happening in the future. Now researchers have found we are likely to experience more envy towards a covetable event that has yet to occur than one that has already happened. [More]

Children who grow up in poor neighbourhoods are at an increased risk of developing a psychosis-spectrum mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder by the time they reach middle adulthood. Researchers say the finding of the study suggest interventions aimed at improving neighbourhoods and assisting children displaying atypical social characteristics could prevent the conditions from developing. [More]

It’s hard to imagine how, annually, over 250 million children in low and middle income countries worldwide do not have the ability to meet their development potential. Is there a link between poverty and brain development? A new study published in the Journal of Developmental Science found that poverty can indeed negatively affect children’s brain development. [More]

Researchers at Columbia University have found children who experience adversity early in life were more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems. These symptoms may implications for emotional health later in life. [More]

Moving from one life phase to another can be a challenging time. Now NYU researchers have found having a well-rounded ending in the previous life phase can influence how a person copes with a new beginning. [More]

When it comes to selecting friends, children prefer those with the same accent as them. Researchers say understanding the psychology behind such choices helps understand and mitigate biases against others later in life. [More]

A new study finds brain exercises like chess, crossword, sudoku, or other problem-solving puzzles may not slow a mental decline later in life, but when used over time, may give you a higher platform from which to fall. [More]

Young boys who have problems with anxiety, social skills and difficulties with learning and conduct are at greater risk for substance abuse at a young age. [More]