Social Justice Jolie’s Mastectomy: Celebrities Serve as Medical Role Models Researchers found Nancy Reagan’s decision to have a breast removed influenced the choices of American women facing a similar medical issue. Tom Jacobs
Economics Unable to Grasp Alternative Viewpoints? Chill Out. New research suggests cool temperatures help us grasp the fact that not everyone has the same information that we possess. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Swimsuit Issue Aside, ‘Sports Illustrated’ Cover Is a Female-Free Zone New research finds women athletes appear on less than five percent of SI covers. Tom Jacobs
Economics How Positive Emotions Lead to Better Health New research suggests that meditation or any other mood-enhancing activity can serve as a nutrient for the human body. Tom Jacobs
Economics Supermarkets: Enter Hungry, Exit With Chips and Chocolate New research confirms that there is danger in going food shopping on an empty stomach. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Mating Advantage of Male Musicians Studies from two countries suggest women are more attracted to a man if he’s holding a guitar. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Conference Call: What’s Happening in May and June—and Why It Matters From the HackMiami 2013 Hackers Conference to On Walking, academic gatherings you should be aware of. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Fame, Once Established, Is Not Fleeting New research finds that celebrity status is surprisingly stable over time. Tom Jacobs
Economics Millennials: A Generation With Unrealistic Expectations A survey of high-school students that graduated between 2005 and 2007 finds a disconnect between a desire for nice things and an unwillingness to work for them. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Sports No Longer Last Bastion of Homophobia The NBA’s Jason Collins’ revelation of his homosexuality may seem revolutionary, but in fact it’s the culmination of a trend. Tom Jacobs