Too Sexy, Too Soon? Not if You Hang Out at the Barre
Parents trying to counter societal pressure on girls to flaunt their sexuality have a new weapon: Dance lessons.
Books Increasingly Show It’s All About Me
Researchers report an increase in individualistic words and phrases in American books published over the past half-century.
Brain Scientists Locate Home of Altruism
Swiss researchers report a connection between the size and activity of one specific part of the brain and the willingness to engage in selfless acts.
Do Atheists Have Deathbed Conversions?
Two sets of researchers ask whether nonbelievers turn toward God after contemplating death.
Even Patients with Severe Dementia Respond to Music
French researchers report music therapy can improve the mood of people suffering from severe Alzheimer’s disease.
To Find America, Follow the Yellow Brick Road
New books, movies, and plays keep spilling out of the perennial wellspring of Oz. Each reveals a facet of that fabled land—and of the generation that produces the work.
In China, Adult Criminals Were Abused Kids
The link between childhood abuse and neglect and adult anti-social behavior isn't confined to the Western world.
Will Obamacare Ruling Swing Public Opinion? History Says It May.
If Roe v. Wade is indicative, a high-profile Supreme Court decision can influence the public’s view of a controversial issue.
Branding Bilbao: A Cultural Investment That Paid Off
Thanks in large part to the media attention it has attracted, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a rare success story for the Spanish economy.
Going My Way? Commuting Can Draw Couples Closer
Feeling attracted to the person sitting next to you on the bus? There’s a reason for that.