Read an excerpt from "Quirkology," which looks at science of everyday life. Sept. 6, 2007 — -- Psychologist Richard Wiseman examines the quirky science of everyday life in his book "Quirkology: ...

There are two kinds of sciences. One, the kind you cram so that you can somehow make it to that BSc course and avoid becoming an underpaid journalist; two, the quirky science of everyday life that is ...

Celebrity psychologist Richard Wiseman might just be the perfect dinner party guest. The scientist/magician continues to wow internet users with his simple but effective stunts you can use to impress ...

Quirkology’s Richard Wiseman is back with another roundup of devious little pub tricks. As with previous installments in this series (see here, here, and here), some of these “bets” are liable to get ...

And last month Wiseman, professor for the public understanding of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, decided to build on the success of his 2010 book with a new YouTube channel called ...

Although it's only been two weeks since you officially started that diet, chances are you've struggled more than expected. A recent American survey published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology ...

Introduction : exploring the backwaters of the human brain -- What does your date of birth really say about you? : the new science of chronopsychology -- Trust everyone, but always cut the cards : the ...

Using an index finger, trace the capital letter Q on your forehead. Which way did the tail of the Q slant? What an odd thing to ask someone to do. Exploring weird things and why people believe them, ...

ABC News Now interviews former 1970s teen heart-throb (Ice Castles; Ode to Billy Joe) turned sitcom director Robby Benson, whose debut is Who Stole the Funny? A Novel of Hollywood (HarperPaperbacks, ...