Far West, Northeast Lead in Jobs for Artists
A new National Endowment for the Arts report finds jobs for artists are concentrated in specific states, including New York, California, Oregon, and Vermont.
Grandma’s Apple Pie Is Better Than Apple Pie
Researchers find that food products sell better when they're labeled with descriptive phrases that elicit warm family memories.
Studying Flags, Pins, Hope From 2008 Election
The Stars and Stripes are subliminal, class cleavages are overrated, and other academic analyses we should consider from the last election.
Golf Club’s History Can Impact Your Putting Prowess
New research finds golfers who believed they were using a club once used by Ben Curtis sank more putts.
#OWS: What Took So Long?
Psychologists tie the reluctance to protest Wall Street bailouts to a deep-seated need to justify the status quo.
Facebook Profile Pics Predict Future Happiness
College freshmen whose Facebook profile pictures featured intense smiles were more likely to feel satisfied with their lives 3½ years later.
An Unforgettable World Series? Only If Your Team Wins
New research suggests details of decisive games fade more quickly from the memories of the losing team’s fans.
The Direct Line From Confucius to Lang Lang
A Chinese-American pianist and scholar argues China’s embrace of Western classical music is rooted in Confucian values.
Misinformation in TV Drama Can Gain Credibility
New research finds we're more likely to believe a piece of false information conveyed in a television drama after two weeks have passed.
Music Training Enhances Children’s Verbal Intelligence
Canadian researchers report the verbal intelligence of 4- to 6-year-olds rises after only one month of musical training.