Social Justice Classical Music Linked to High Intelligence An evolutionary theorist provides evidence that intelligent individuals are more likely to enjoy purely instrumental music. Tom Jacobs
Economics Local TV News Spreads Cancer Fatalism New research suggests watching local television news leads to fatalistic beliefs regarding cancer. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Is It Hot in Here? Or Is the Climate Changing? What’s one way to convert climate change skeptics? By making them sweat. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Feel the Pain, Expel the Guilt New research finds physical suffering reduces feelings of guilt. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Warnings About Statins Grow Louder New research suggests previous studies supporting widespread use of cholesterol-lowering drugs is flawed. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Thinner Wife, Happier Marriage Researchers find marriages tend to be more satisfying for both spouses when the wife is thinner than the husband. Tom Jacobs
Economics Generic Products Lower Users’ Self-Worth New research finds using bargain-brand products may deflate your self-image. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs