Negative Stereotypes Drive Opposition to Gay Rights
New research suggests prejudiced beliefs regarding homosexuals’ moral behavior leads people to oppose gay-rights legislation.
Violent Video Games and Bad Behavior: The Evidence Mounts
New research from Italy and a meta-study from Austria both connect playing violent video games with antisocial behavior.
The Placebo Effect Even Works for Sleep
New research suggests we perform better on cognitive tests if we're told we had a good night's sleep.
For Couples, Mutual Ambivalence Increases Cardiovascular Risk
New research finds plaque build-up in the coronary arteries of older couples who expressed mixed feelings about one another.
Be Happier: Spend More Money on Others
A round-up of recent research finds spending money on others can satisfy basic psychological needs and boost happiness.
For Some, Sad Music Can Bring Happiness
New research suggests that music can lift you out of a funk—if you can truly immerse yourself in its beauty.
Intuitions of Our Immortality: Visions of Life Before Conception
New research suggests children have a strong sense they existed before they were conceived.
Want to Get Rich? Get Fit
A new study finds that your long-term income could be closely tied to regular exercise.
Your Racist Relatives May Just Be Feeling Left Out
German researchers find feelings of social exclusion breed intolerance of minorities.
Hatred of Outsiders Kicks in Between Ages 6 and 8
New research from Germany suggests love for people we think of as members of our group precedes hatred for those we perceive as outsiders. This may present a teaching opportunity.