Chick Lit May Be Hazardous to Your Self-Esteem
New research suggests novels in which characters agonize about their bodies lead female readers to worry about their own weight.
Anger is a Valuable Negotiation Tool—If It’s Real
New research suggests fake displays of pique are a very bad negotiating strategy.
More Evidence Music Training Boosts Brainpower
A German study finds young children who took instrumental music lessons did better than their peers on verbal memory tests.
I Now Pronounce You FBO: Facebook Official
New research reveals how Facebook has altered the dating trajectory, at least for college students.
Key to Happiness: Keeping Busy Without Feeling Rushed
New research finds that, compared to past decades, fewer Americans call themselves very happy. But one subgroup is an exception.
Live from New York, It’s Mozart and Strauss
Could simulcasts at your local theater save the high arts, or sink them?
How Evolution Explains High-Heeled Shoes
New research suggests wearing heels forces women to walk in a way that exaggerates their femininity.
Solo Rock Stars Die Young
New research links premature deaths of pop stars with childhood traumas, and suggests being part of a band may help protect them against self-destructive behavior.
Black-and-White Pattern Inspires Black-and-White Thinking
Researchers report people asked to judge moral issues offer more extreme opinions if the questions are presented using a black-and-white checkered frame.
School Shootings and Gun Control
The tragic mass killings at that Connecticut school will undoubtedly spur renewed calls for gun control. According to…