Why Jews Make Good Therapy Patients
A study of elderly New Yorkers found Jews are more open to sharing their feelings and concerns, and more confident in a therapist’s ability to help.
Holding a Gun Makes You Look Larger
Holding a gun may or may not make you feel bigger. But apparently it makes you look so.…
Scarcity of Men Impacts Women’s Career Choices
New research finds a lack of potential mates drives women to enter more lucrative professions.
Why Thomas Kinkade’s Art Touched So Many
Thomas Kinkade, the best-selling “Painter of Light,” has never enjoyed the academic scrutiny accorded other homespun artists — until now.
Hit By a Pitch: Vicarious Punishment in the Batter’s Box
New research finds a substantial minority of baseball fans disregard their own moral views and support the idea of “beaning” a player in retaliation for an earlier incident.
Arts Involvement Narrows Student Achievement Gap
A new NEA study finds disadvantaged students do better academically if they are intensely involved in the arts.
Is Conservatism Our Default Ideology?
New research provides evidence that, when under time pressure or otherwise cognitively impaired, people are more likely to express conservative views.
MLB Prediction: Cardinals to Lead NL in Wins
Despite losing manager Tony La Russa and all-star Albert Pujols, mathematician Bruce Bukiet predicts that the St. Louis Cardinals will lead the National League in victories.
Classical Music Boosts Heart Transplant Survival in Mice
Japanese researchers report mice who underwent heart transplants survived much longer if they were exposed to Mozart or Verdi.
Lactation Breeds Lack: The High Cost of Breastfeeding
New research finds mothers who breastfeed for six months or longer are more likely to suffer a severe and prolonged loss of earnings.