You Listen to That Sad Song Because It Makes You Happy
New research shows that sad songs actually create positive emotions.
Why ‘Slaughterhouse-Five’ Would Be the Movie of Our Time
With rumors of a Guillermo del Toro-directed film adaptation swirling, today seems like the perfect time to revisit Kurt Vonnegut's famous novel.
The Strange, Sustaining Power of Civil War Reenactments
With 200,000 people expected to flock to Gettysburg for the 150th anniversary of the battle, Civil War reenactments still appear to be going strong.
‘Halo 3’ Gamers Are Sexist, Too
While video games are frequently sexist, new research says that the same applies to the people playing them.
Are the Protests in Brazil Due to Falling Inequality Levels?
The Brazilian middle class is bigger than ever, and that's why they're so fed up.
Un-Pave Paradise and Put Up a Lot of Parks
Freeway capping could solve a bunch of problems for Los Angeles.
The Superman Economy
If the most-recent iteration of the Superman franchise was considered a failure, why make another?
The Economics of Breast Cancer Procedures
A new study shows that more women with breast cancer are choosing a mastectomy over a lumpectomy. Could money be playing a role in the decision?