Tom Jacobs

A new study finds that immigrants from our neighbor to the south are learning English and regularly interacting with non-Mexicans at higher rates than in previous decades.

New research suggests that whites tend to view biracial Americans as attractive misfits.

A new analysis suggests that Democrats should be worried about turnout in 2020.

For less-educated Americans, belonging to a labor union is a good way of increasing one's understanding of the world of politics.

A new study finds that the percentage of kindergartners in the state without up-to-date vaccinations dropped from nearly 10 percent in 2013 to under 5 percent in 2017.

New research finds that an Asian American who presents as gay signals that he or she is fully invested in American culture.

It's possible that watching people perform sex acts can lead us to dehumanize others.

Research on 112,000 Canadian students finds that high schoolers who took more music courses did better in math, science, and English.

Timely new research reveals that, in televised debates, producers give some candidates a more favorable visual treatment than others—and in 2016, the big winner was Donald Trump.

New research suggests that men tend to aim their sexual harassment at women they perceive as less powerful.

But even in "low-discrimination countries," white applicants still fare better in job interviews, according to new research.

An innovative new study suggests that the benefits of employment should be shared widely, even in a future where jobs are scarce.

A new study finds increased rates of cigarette use among 11th- and 12th-graders in states that passed laws against affirmative action.

New research casts doubt on the trendy diagnosis of "hopelessness."

Kindness is its own good—but it can also bring health benefits.

A big new report debunks a number of generational clichés about Millennials—but emphasizes the economic struggles they still face.

Creating the cryptocurrency requires an enormous amount of energy.

New research finds that black sheriffs have different priorities from their white counterparts.

Women who sought but did not receive an abortion were in worse health five years later than peers who did get one, a new study finds.

Those rugged looks may be attractive, but a new study links them to anti-environmental attitudes.

New research finds that computers are most effective as teaching tools when used sparingly, and to teach kids at certain ages specific subjects.

A new analysis of Russia-generated tweets from 2016 reveals a two-pronged attack.

New research suggests that environmental groups can persuade more people by focusing on a positive attitude toward climate action.

New research finds those fears in turn provoke racial bias and support for conservative policy positions.

New research finds that attendees at an adult expo are more likely to respect working mothers.

New research finds that social liberals who read about the phenomenon are subsequently less forgiving toward poor whites.

New research finds that an empowering message, emphasizing a person's potential to manage addictions, is much more helpful.

New research finds that white Americans are more likely to hold unconscious biases against black Americans if their home region was once heavily dependent on slavery.

New research shows lower mortality rates for people who feel their life has meaning.

Giving consumers an idea of what a can or glass might be transformed into makes them far more likely to recycle it.

For female students, higher room temperatures mean higher scores.

New research finds that voters are more likely to support a liberal candidate whose rhetoric reflects conservative values.

New research finds that high self-regard can come across as competence to potential employers.

New research finds that the boons of union membership can extend beyond wages and benefits.

New research suggests that simply reminding students about the reality of implicit bias can help them avoid it.

There's no scientific consensus that today's young people are especially narcissistic or self-involved, but the public has bought into the notion.

New research provides one possible answer: Highly creative people have a stronger ability to see things from other people's perspectives.

New research finds that the cable channel played an important role in shaping opinion about the GND.

New research finds that prominently posting community rules can make a big difference in deterring trolls.

New research finds that your peers—including your opponents—will respect your integrity if you speak emphatically about the social issues that matter to you.

New research finds that the famous Dunning-Kruger Effect extends to the way we think about our own racism and sexism.

New research suggests our fascination with these comic books and movies is based, in part, on the exaggerated sex appeal of their characters.

New research finds that country hits in recent years show an increased emphasis on short-term sexual conquest—and on the celebration of whiteness.

New research finds that, after middle schoolers completed a climate change curriculum, their parents became more concerned about the phenomenon.

New research suggests that "broken windows" policing has resulted in more young people getting arrested for trivial offenses—especially young people of color.

New research finds many men view learning a second language as a feminine pursuit.

A new study suggests that public-health concerns over the popular Netflix series were justified.

Research on Iowa counties that swung from Obama to Trump indicates that GOP success was driven far more by sexism and racism than by economic anxiety.

One new study confirms marijuana smokers prefer junk food, but another finds they are actually a bit thinner than non-users.

"By not fully recognizing leadership potential in female candidates, organizations are inhibiting the prospects of half of their talent."