Should We Let Violinists’ Bad Behavior Slide?
Would you vote for a musician who was clearly better than her competitor, but also behaved immorally?
Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive—Seriously
A classic song from the disco era turns out to be, literally, a life-saver.
You Choose, They Lose: The Psychology of Income Inequality
Reminders that our lives are filled with choices lead people to feel less disturbed about inequality, and less likely to support remedies.
Write a String Quartet? There’s a Program for That
Reboot, Beethoven: One group of Canadian concert-goers enjoyed computer-generated works as much as those written by humans.
Breastfed Children Less Likely to Become Obese
New research from Ireland finds 9-year-olds are far less likely to be obese if their mothers breastfed them for at least six months.
Listening to Music Aids in Stroke Recovery
New research from Finland suggests listening to one’s favorite music may help the recovery process following a stroke.
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia
New research from Hong Kong reports changes in the brains of rats which were regularly exposed to smoky air.
Pop Music Getting Sadder and Sadder
New research finds Top 40 hits increasingly convey a complex mix of feelings, which may be good for art but bad for cheer.
Get Stressed, Stop Organics, Become A Better Person
Maybe you thought self-righteousness was the primary consequence of eating organic food. New research indicates it's actually selfishness.
Facebook: Saving Lives, One Kidney at a Time
Repressed death anxiety leads most of us to avoid becoming organ donors. Psychologists report Facebook may help change all that.