Classical Music Linked to High Intelligence
An evolutionary theorist provides evidence that intelligent individuals are more likely to enjoy purely instrumental music.
Local TV News Spreads Cancer Fatalism
New research suggests watching local television news leads to fatalistic beliefs regarding cancer.
Is It Hot in Here? Or Is the Climate Changing?
What’s one way to convert climate change skeptics? By making them sweat.
Sexy News Anchors Distract Male Viewers
New research finds when a female news anchor’s sexual attractiveness is played up, male viewers retain less information.
Warnings About Statins Grow Louder
New research suggests previous studies supporting widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs is flawed.
Hope Springs Eternal for NFL Fans
A study of football fans finds that when we desire a given outcome, we are biased to believe it will occur.
Thinner Wife, Happier Marriage
Researchers find marriages tend to be more satisfying for both spouses when the wife is thinner than the husband.
Generic Products Lower Users’ Self-Worth
New research finds using bargain-brand products may deflate your self-image.
Not All Suffering Prompts Equal Generosity
Newly published research finds people give more generously to relief efforts following natural disasters, effectively penalizing the people caught up in man-made catastrophes.