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Hot And Bothered, But Still Playing Fair: Study Finds Heat Doesn’t Change Generosity Or Aggression

Researchers heated laboratory rooms to temperatures as high as 34°C (93°F), watched participants grow frustrated and increasingly uncomfortable, then waited for human nature to crack. It didn't. The post Hot And Bothered, But Still Playing...

Mar 11, 2026

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Hot And Bothered, But Still Playing Fair: Study Finds Heat Doesn’t Change Generosity Or Aggression

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