How Does the Media Choose Which Election Polls to Cover?
They opt for the ones that suggest big changes in the horse race, according to new research. By…
Using Evaluation to Help Teachers Learn
It’s past time for us to realize that our current method of evaluating teachers deserves a failing grade.…
The Reverse Ferguson Effect
Are people more likely to settle scores themselves when they don’t trust the police? Wrestling with the causes—and…
There’s Research Behind All the Recent Anti-Voter ID Rulings
Courts in several states have ruled against strict voter identification laws over the past few weeks, offering something…
How Your Earliest Memories of a Pet Shape Your Thoughts About Animals Today
Research suggests our earliest childhood memories of pets—and whether they’re happy or sad—influence our attitudes regarding animals as…
Concertgoers Are More Satisfied With Life
Dancers and choral singers are too. There’s just something about joining with others to make—or respond to—music. By…
Learning to Love My Anxiety
Can America’s most common affliction be a force for good? By Laura Turner (Photo: Sodanie Chea/Flickr) When it’s…
How Do You Feel About Getting Older?
Research shows that it could influence your emotional reactions to day-to-day stress. By Kate Wheeling A group of…
The Burdens of Mental Illness in the Service Industry
Service workers across America are struggling with the pressures of balancing mental illness and retail jobs. In San…
No Surprise Here: 2015 Was the Warmest Year Yet
The new State of the Climate report is out, and things aren’t looking too good. By Madeleine Thomas…