Playing Make-Believe While Black
Are preschool teachers influenced in their evaluations of young children by race?
Thinking Racist Thoughts? The Problem Might Be Your Video Game Avatar
New research finds that, among white players of violent video games, black avatars arouse racist feelings.
The Surprising Power of Symmetry
New research finds people who read an article presented in a symmetrical format find it both more appealing and more relevant.
Stress Increases Empathy in Women, Decreases It in Men
New research from Vienna finds a big gender gap in how we respond to stressful situations.
Notion of Minority-Majority Nation Exacerbates White Racism
In a study, reminders that whites will soon lose their majority status in the U.S. triggers negative feelings toward minority groups.
Sure, I Do Creative Work, but I’m No Artist
New research suggests the simple question “Are you a professional artist?” yields confusing, sometimes contradictory answers.
Could Taxes on Alcohol Promote Economic Growth?
All of those hangovers could be costing the country a lot of workdays.
Recipe for a Happy Life: Less Materialism, More Gratitude
New research finds materialistic people are less happy in large part because of their lack of gratitude.
Are Great Actors Created in the Womb?
New research from Poland finds a connection between acting renown and prenatal exposure to testosterone.
More Sleep Equals More Voters
A new analysis finds voter turnout increases when an election is held two days after the switch back to standard time.