About Those Oscar Predictions…
The Oscar ceremonies proved to be a rough night for both Seth McFarlane (whose performance as host was…
Every Baby’s a Critic: Tots Drawn to Complex Art
New research suggests some of our aesthetic preferences emerge by the time we're eight months old.
Stats Guru Predicts Oscar Wins for ‘Lincoln’, Spielberg
Are you going with the conventional wisdom that Argo has a lock on a Best Picture Academy Award?…
Targeted Assassinations and the Tribalized Electorate
Brown University political scientist Michael Tesler has written extensively about the ways racial resentment shapes opinions about the Obama…
In a Violent Media World, YouTube is an Oasis
New research finds far less violence on YouTube than on prime-time television.
Gay Men, Straight Women: What’s the Attraction?
New research suggests at least part of the answer lies in their ability to give one another trustworthy mating advice.
Marry You? Let Me Consult My Brain Scan
Just in time for Valentine's Day, new research from China suggests information taken from fMRI scans may predict whether a new romantic relationship will last.
Why You Can’t Stop Perusing Your Facebook Profile
New research suggests regularly checking your Facebook profile doesn’t make you narcissistic—just human.
Why Conservatives Prefer Walmart to Trader Joe’s
New research finds conservatives tend to prefer name-brand products, and are less willing to purchase new or generic brands.
The Physical Cost of Earning Less than Your Wife
New research from Denmark finds men who fall behind their wives in earning power are far more likely to use erectile dysfunction drugs.