Kids Just Wanna Be Helpful
Eye-opening research with 2-year-olds suggests young children are inherently motivated to help others in need.
Paintings, Poems: You See Forest, I See Trees
People who relied on their intuitive judgments were more likely to line up with expert opinion regarding the quality of both poems and abstract art.
Who Needs Dr. Phil When You Have Dr. Fido?
Having pets can build confidence and reduce stress, according to a new study, but you need to love the ol' fleabag to benefit.
Female Olympians Sidetracked from Prime Time TV
Female athletes continue to get short shrift on prime-time Olympic coverage.
Homer’s Facebook Suggests Iliad is True
A new analysis of the characters of three well-known mythical tales suggests the fantastic tales are grounded in reality.
Shaved Heads: Less Attractive But More Powerful
Toss the toupee: New research finds Americans associate shiny scalps with masculine dominance.
After Aurora, Expect PTSD to Spread Far Beyond Theater
Two studies of Virginia Tech students provide information on the likelihood and treatment of stress-related psychological symptoms following a mass shooting.
State Arts Agencies Refuse to Die
One state arts agency barely escapes extinction, while another returns to life.
Psychologist’s Resignation Throws Results into Question
Lawrence Sanna’s research into embodied cognition may be based on questionable data.
Actors: Emotionally Aware, Yet Particularly Vulnerable
New research finds actors, who are so good at portraying troubled characters, have difficulty discussing their own personal traumas.