Morality Can Trump Tribalism
Encouraging research points to a way to decouple loyalty to one’s own tribe with disdain for outsiders.
Mindfulness Can Avert Bodily Responses to Emotional Stress
New research finds acceptance of moment-to-moment thoughts and feelings can greatly reduce the impact of stress on your health.
Literally Touching Greatness Can Increase Your Creativity
New research finds one type of "magical thinking"—the belief that ability can be transferred through touch—can actually work for some people.
Feeling Impulsive? Head for the Forest
New research finds yet another benefit of viewing images of the natural world.
Art Museums Foster an Appreciation for Ambiguity
New research from Vienna finds viewing artworks in a museum enhances the aesthetic experience.
High School Music Classes Remain Popular, but Hispanics Lag Behind
New research finds that, contrary to fears, the No Child Left Behind act had little impact on enrollment in music courses.
Where Do Latinos Stand on Major Political Issues? Well, It Depends
New research finds the political opinions expressed by Latinos in America can be quite different depending on whether they are polled in English or Spanish.
Artists Working Solo Create the Finest Work—or So We Believe
New research suggests we consider the amount of effort that goes into making a work of art when we're evaluating it—and take off points for collaborations.
How Much Carbon Did You Emit Today?
New research suggests a reminder may inspire more environmentally friendly behavior.
Hurricanes With Female Names Are More Deadly
Researchers find giving a storm a feminine name inadvertently conveys the impression that it isn't all that dangerous. The result is inadequate preparation—and a higher death toll.