Typeface Value: Odd Fonts Reduce Bias
Reading about an issue in a difficult-to-decipher font forces us to slow down and actually consider a writer’s arguments, rather than dismissing them instantaneously.
Medicare: Good! Government: Bad!
I’ve always wondered about those enraged seniors who purportedly shouted “Keep the government’s hands off my Medicare!”—an anecdote…
Arts-Heavy Preschool Helps Children Grow Emotionally
New research finds low-income kids in an arts-enhanced preschool program have a more positive attitude than their peers, and are better able to manage negative emotions.
‘Where Soldiers Come From’ Returns
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was widely criticized for not mentioning the sacrifices of American troops during his…
The Ugly Values of Beautiful People
New Israeli research suggests attractive people are more likely to have conformist and self-centered values.
The Creativity of the Wandering Mind
New research suggests engaging in simple tasks that allow the mind to wander facilitates creative thinking.
Freeze! WYD? Don’t you dare LOL!
It’s always fascinating to consider the ways new technologies are simultaneously helping and hurting us. Some disturbing evidence…
Evidence Lacking for Health Benefits of Organics
Sifting through hundreds of studies of organic foods, Stanford researchers find scant evidence they are superior to their conventionally grown counterparts.
Soup? Art? The Quandary Thickens.
Talk about coming full circle. Beginning Sunday, most Target stores will be selling special-edition cans of Campbell’s Tomato…
