Head Games
The science and psychology of sports
Benjamin D. Rosenberg, Ph.D., and Bret Levine, Ph.D.
The Miami Marlins are unlikely heroes, breaking conformity and the glass ceiling at the same time.
So-called experts say team chemistry matters but can't be measured. Science disagrees: Chemistry is measurable and contributes considerably to success.
Do NFL league officials' suspension decisions exhibit racial bias? Research on controlled processing could shed light on this question.
Do NFL referees' in-game ejections decisions exhibit racial bias? Research on automatic processing could shed light on this question.
It all started with a knee: The science of how Colin Kaepernick and Black Lives Matter swept the nation.
Isolation can be draining. What does science say about motivating socially isolated professional athletes?
People will do some crazy things to accomplish their goals. Would professional athletes be crazy enough to contract coronavirus to gain an economical advantage?
How professional sports can ease social distancing.
Are NFL teams overvaluing their top draft picks?
The Houston Astros showed us how not to apologize. Here's what science says about the right way to apologize.
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