When a Hug Turns Dark: How Manipulative Partners Use Touch

Summary: Touch can strengthen bonds and calm stress, but not all affection is sincere. A new study reveals that people with “dark triad” traits—narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism—often use physical touch…

Feeling the Music: Touch Amplifies Emotional Power of Sound

Summary: A new study shows that combining touch with hearing profoundly intensifies emotional responses to music. Using a custom-built device that transforms sound into tactile vibrations, researchers found that people…

Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers

Summary: A new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed…