Quick Study: More Psychiatrists = More Suicides?
Does having a better mental-health system lead to higher suicide rates?
Inside the Head of a Headbanger
New research suggests that, for some fans, heavy metal music fills deep-seated psychological needs.
More Evidence Bilingualism Delays Onset of Dementia
Research from India shows the buffering effect of bilingualism even extends to the illiterate.
No Need to Speak Slowly: I Took Music Lessons as a Kid
New research suggests music training as a youngster can lead to faster processing of sounds in senior citizens.
Study Links White Racism With Opposition to Gun Control
Researchers report white Americans who hold implicitly anti-black attitudes are more likely to have a gun in the house, and to oppose gun-control measures.
Low Glucose Liberals
New research confirms that hungry people are more supportive of social welfare programs. But that doesn’t mean they’re actually more likely to share.
The Feet Are Not an Erogenous Zone
Cross-cultural research suggests that, when it comes to erotic stimulation, men and women are more alike than many realized.
Yes, I’m an Ethical Person–Before Lunch, Anyway
Researchers report people are more likely to behave in a morality-minded manner earlier in the day.
Can Non-Violent Video Games Dampen Our Humanity?
That’s the tentative conclusion of two researchers, who report that frequent players of immersive games are apparently less sensitive to pain.
The Buffet Line Can Be Your Friend
It all depends on whether the food is presented in an optimal order, with healthy selections first.