Fireworks: Beautiful, Thrilling … Toxic?
Several recent studies link fireworks to potential health or environmental problems, particularly when they're used in sports arenas or over bodies of water.
Surprise Sector for Job Growth: The Arts
A new National Endowment for the Arts analysis projects a healthy rate of growth in arts jobs through the year 2018.
Obesity Linked to False Perception of Food Scarcity
New research from Finland finds people with a high BMI take longer to notice hidden food items.
Latest Evidence: Behavior Link Between Violent Video Games and Children
A clear consensus exists among researchers that playing violent video games is a risk factor for aggressive attitudes and behavior.
For Some Boomers, Political Affiliation A Matter of Chance
New research finds a link between long-term party affiliation and the prospect of being drafted into the Vietnam War.
Oregonians Embrace Ethos of Reducing Consumption
Nonprofit finds that 88 percent of Oregonians surveyed agree that reducing consumption is a good thing.
Raise That Pulse, Share That Link
What prompts people to share information? New research suggests catalysts can include anxiety, amusement — or even a brisk walk.
Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Be Counterproductive
New warning labels will begin to adorn cigarette packs and advertisements. For some smokers, death-related warnings actually increase cigarettes' appeal.
‘Gaydar’ Accuracy Varies With Women’s Fertility Cycle
New research finds women can better judge whether a man is straight as they approach peak ovulation — or are in a romantic mood.
Increasing Organ Donation with Reminders of Regret
British researchers report on one promising way to get more people to agree to donate their organs after death.