Porn Viewing Impacts Attitudes on Women in Workplace
New research finds people who watch pornography are less likely to support affirmative action for women.
Quick Study: Of First Downs and Down Payments
The easiest way to increase the value of your home? Live near a winning high school football team.
Reality TV May Warp Viewers’ Perception of Actual Reality
New research finds that reality television programs that purport to show celebrities’ everyday lives impact viewers’ beliefs about human relationships.
For Many, Playing the Lottery Undermines Self-Control
New research refines our understanding of how materialistic thoughts diminish our ability to restrain our impulses.
The Defensive Message in a Designer Handbag
Two researchers offer evidence that women, consciously or not, use expensive items as a back-away signal to romantic rivals.
Should We Bomb Syria? The Answer Is Easy if You Believe in Evil
Timely new research links the belief that certain people or groups are evil with support for violent responses.
Playing Prokofiev Is a Pain
A new study from Australia finds working as an orchestral musician takes an intense physical toll.
The Enduring Appeal of Memory-Evoking Music
New research suggests that, thanks to the memories it evokes, we particularly love the music of our early adulthood—and our parents’.
Expert Chess Players Are Smart. Yes, That Was Questioned
A new analysis rebuts the claim that there is no link between general intelligence and expertise in a specific arena such as chess.
Artists Report High Job Satisfaction
New research from Europe finds those in creative professions are relatively low-paid, more likely to be unemployed—and robustly satisfied with their work.