What Academics Can Teach Fareed Zakaria
Another week, another scandal featuring a famous writer. This time, it’s Time magazine columnist Fareed Zakaria, who has…
The Therapeutic Value of Watching Reruns
New research finds settling back and watching a favorite television program can help us replenish our depleted self-control.
Will Romney Regret Choosing Ryan?
Political scientists haven’t been as quick as journalists to jump into the debate over whether Mitt Romney was…
Red States, Blue States, Gray Matter
Researchers report people's attitudes toward moral issues can be traced in part to differences in the structure of their brains.
Sex Shapes How We Hear Music
Once a year, it seems, the worlds of gender studies, fashion and classical music collide at the Hollywood…
Large Looks Lovely to the Stressed-Out Male
A new study from England finds men who have just sweated through a tough assignment are more likely to find overweight women attractive.
Jonah Lehrer: Requiem for a Writer in a Rush
As a journalist who frequently writes about psychology and brain science, my interests have frequently converged with those…
Sex Stereotypes and the Single Robot
German researchers report putting long hair on a robot is sufficient to get people to assign it “feminine” tasks.
Despite Bloomberg’s Best Efforts, Disincentives Remain for Breastfeeding
Last week, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced an initiative to encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies. Nurses…
To Boost Creativity, Study Abroad
New research confirms that spending a semester studying overseas enhances one’s ability to find innovative solutions.