Economics Chasing the Wrong Guys? Blame Your Hormones Many ovulating women are deluded into thinking a merely desirable man is actually a good potential mate. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Kidding Yourself Is No Laughing Matter New research finds people who deny their darker impulses laugh less frequently. Tom Jacobs
Education Duets and Diapers: Music Lessons Benefit Babies New Canadian research finds music training in the second six months of life can enhance infants’ emotional development and communication skills. Tom Jacobs
Economics Identity Protection That Really Clicks If you wish to truly know a man, follow the movements of his mouse. It sounds like an… Tom Jacobs
Environment Recycling: A Free Pass for Wasteful Consumption? Do you get a small but palpable sense of satisfaction each time you deposit a piece of paper… Tom Jacobs
Economics Men’s Morals Are Malleable Considering the purchase of a used car, but unsure whether the seller — who assures you the car… Tom Jacobs
Education Second Language Translates Into Clearer Thinking New research finds people make more rational financial decisions when they consider their options using their second language. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Making Music Together Increases Kids’ Empathy New research from the U.K. suggests certain types of group music-making can help kids develop empathy Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Tattooed, Pierced, and Plastered French researchers find young people with both a tattoo and a piercing drink more during a night out at the local bar. Tom Jacobs
Economics Paying Taxes Makes You Feel Good New research suggests that, while we’d rather keep the money, we do derive some benefit from paying our taxes. Tom Jacobs