On Twitter, Christians Are Happier Than Atheists
Followers of major Christian figures tend to express more positive emotions in their tweets than followers of well-known atheists.
Brain Activity Provides Window to the Emotions
Carnegie Mellon researchers have identified distinct patterns of brain activity linked to specific emotions.
Dim Lighting Sparks Creativity
New German research finds a darkened room encourages freedom of thought and inspires innovation.
You’re Probably Not as Conservative as You Think
New research finds a disconnect between young Americans’ self-proclaimed political ideology and their opinions on actual issues.
Want to Learn How to Think? Read Fiction
New Canadian research finds reading a literary short story increases one’s comfort with ambiguity.
Brands Are Imprinted on Our Brains
Research from Germany finds people like the taste of brand-name colas more than generic ones—even when the soft drinks are identical.
For Men, Seeing Red Can Mean Paying More
New research finds male shoppers equate prices printed in red with bargains.
That Tattoo Makes You Look Promiscuous
New research from France finds women at the beach were more likely to be picked up if they had a butterfly tattoo on their back.
Racist? Virtual Reality Could Fix That
New research finds a virtual-reality experiment in which you experience yourself as a person of color reduces deep-seated prejudice.
Ambassador Nominee Samantha Power on the Role of the United Nations
The next American ambassador to the United Nations discusses her philosophy of leadership in a 2008 interview with Miller-McCune.