Prisoners of the States
A new book, "The Enemy In Our Hands," looks at how America has treated — and mistreated — prisoners of war through history resonates in the age of terror.
Chinese Audiences Give Two Thumbs Up
Looking for lesson in cross-cultural psychology? Look no further than the different ways Americans and Chinese react to good, bad movies.
Today’s College Students Lacking in Empathy
A new meta-analysis finds that today's college students have far less empathy than their forebearers.
Larger Schools May Breed Less Parental Involvement
A new analysis finds that parents are less likely to volunteer when their children attend larger schools.
The Anatomy of a Boycott
A look at who boycotts whom in the United States finds that those on the margins are the most likely to participate.
Kids and TV: Maybe It’s Not an Idiot Box
It may seem unlikely, but new research says that increased TV watching alone isn't likely to harm children's thinking or schooling.
Is Political Talk Getting Smarter?
An analysis of 27 presidential debates finds a decline in the amount of abstract thought present during discussions of economics.
Study: Touch on the Shoulder, Bet on the Market
Can some forms of physical contact make you more likely to exhibit risk-taking behavior? So maybe the meltdown is mom's fault.
Underage Drinkers and the Fake ID
New research investigates how underage college students obtain false identification to gain access to alcohol.
A Super-Sized ‘Last Supper’
Researchers examining depictions of the most iconic meal of all time find portion sizes dramatically increased over the last millennium.