Social Justice The Woman in Red Is Seen as a Threat by Other Women New research confirms that the color red sends a signal of sexual availability. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice An Evolutionary Explanation for Fear of Female Promiscuity Researchers in England find a link between sexual morality and women’s economic dependence on men. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice What Happens When Penalties for Pot Smoking Are Reduced? Hardly Anything At least, that has been the experience in Great Britain, according to a new analysis. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The ‘Greening’ of Christianity Is Not Actually Happening Despite two decades of preaching, self-identified Christians are hardly acting as stewards of the Earth. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Making Art Boosts Seniors’ Psychological Resilience German researchers report positive changes in the brains of recent retirees who learned how to create visual art. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Ongoing Mental Health Benefits of Neighborhood Diversity Diverse neighborhoods, it turns out, aren’t just conducive to hipsters. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice We Really Don’t Like Being Alone With Our Thoughts New research finds having no distractions makes most of us uncomfortable. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Pride Goeth Before Cooperation Israeli researchers report thinking about one's self-worth increases the likelihood you'll engage in cooperative behavior. Tom Jacobs
Economics Looking for a Promotion? Pure Motivations Produce the Best Results A new study of West Point cadets finds those driven by purely internal motivations were the most likely to succeed. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice More Evidence That Music Talent Is Largely Innate New research on twins finds nature and nurture interact to produce accomplished musicians. A second study suggests chimps might be among their fans. Tom Jacobs