Altruism isn't just reserved for fictional heroes. A new study has shown that Batman inspires everyday people to be more selfless in public. During a social experiment, reactions to a person dressed ...

Dressing up as Batman makes subway commuters treat each other more nicely, a recent study from Italy found — in a victory for everyday superheroics sure to make the Joker frown. Milan-based ...

Holy altruism, Batman! A new study suggests that when someone dressed as the Dark Knight enters the monotony of our day-to-day lives, we start acting better toward the people around us. Researchers in ...