Think You’re in Control of Your Thoughts? That’s Adorable
In his new book, Jonah Berger argues that humans are far more deeply influenced by other people than…
Do Higher Wages During Pregnancy Lead to Healthier Babies?
A new paper suggests that a higher minimum wage during pregnancy improves infant health. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo:…
How Boarding Schools in Canada Made Native Children Less Healthy
Boarding-school records from Canada offer a unique glimpse into native kids’ health from the 1920s to the ’50s.…
Can Street Dogs Become Good Pets?
From free-ranging dog to new home. It sounds like a fairy-tale, but how does it work out? By…
How to Investigate the Safety of Your Own Drinking Water
The government has information about your water, but it isn’t always accurate. By T. Christian Miller (Photo: Ian…
From Stanford University to Rio De Janeiro, Rape Culture Knows No Borders
We’re all responsible for normalizing and continuing the cycle. By Marco Aurélio Martins A protester chants slogans as…
When Dogs Attack Guide Dogs
A new report finds there are 11 dog attacks on guide dogs every month in the United Kingdom…
Killing Osama bin Laden Was Bittersweet
Is revenge sweet, or is it just awful? For many of us, it’s both, according to a new…
Is American Xenophobia Finally Being Tempered?
There’s still a hint of isolationism running through the general populace, but these anxieties aren’t salient enough to…
Teenagers Surrounded by Green Are Less Aggressive
New research finds yet another benefit to living in close contact with the natural environment. By Tom Jacobs…