Microdosing Hallucinogens Has Positive Effects—but Not What You Might Suspect
The first rigorous study of the practice finds it conveys benefits like reducing mental distress, but also increases neuroticism.
Middle School Music and Theater Students Get Better Grades
New research presents the best evidence yet that taking arts classes benefits kids academically.
Will Autonomous Vehicles Make Us Better People?
Research finds that programming driverless cars ahead of time inspires a person to move away from egocentric decision-making.
Debunking the Folk Wisdom That You Shouldn’t Mix Beer and Wine
New research finds that hangovers result from heavy drinking, no matter the combination of beverages.
White Nationalism Is Driven by a Perceived Loss of Status
New research suggests that nationalism can be a psychological coping response.
The Complex Ethical Codes of Anti-Vaxxers
New research finds that vaccine skeptics possess an unusual mix of ethical beliefs that defy the traditional left-right divide.
More Women Began Demanding Long-Acting Contraceptives After Trump Was Elected
In November of 2016, a lot of American women feared using access to contraception—so they got IUDs.
Using Terms Like ‘Mother Nature’ Can Get People to Be More Green
Chinese researchers find anthropomorphizing nature as a woman spurs pro-environment behavior.
How Metaphor Can Be a Potent Tool in Fostering Anti-Immigrant Sentiment
For a politician who wants to trigger nativist revulsion, a metaphor can be as effective as an explicit insult.
Considering Your Opponent’s Perspective Isn’t Likely to Change Your View
New research finds that adopting an opponent's perspective on a charged issue can harden our original position.