It was an ordinary morning in Milan’s metro system — until Batman showed up. The appearance of a man dressed as the Dark Knight had an unexpected side effect: commuters suddenly became more altruistic ...

If "Batman" appears on the scene, we immediately become more altruistic: in fact, research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden ...

What if seeing Batman—or someone dressed like him—could change self-serving behavior? What if making small shifts in our daily routines can actually improve our social abilities? A recent study ...

A study in Milan revealed a 'Batman effect'. Researchers found that when a man dressed as Batman accompanied a pregnant woman on the metro, more commuters offered her a seat. This unexpected sight ...

A recent experiment conducted in the Milan subway system suggests that the presence of a costumed superhero can significantly increase the willingness of commuters to help a stranger. The findings ...