Married Couples Don’t Grow More Alike Over Time
New research finds scant evidence for the notion that, in terms of personality, couples grow more similar to one another over time.
Forgiveness, Resentment and Blood Sugar?
New research links diabetic symptoms with a reduced likelihood of forgiving others.
What We Miss When We Obsess Over Obesity
Social epidemiologist Paula Lantz reveals what actually leads to premature deaths among Americans. Obesity? No. Poverty? Yes.
Children’s Pop-Up Books Flop as Learning Tool
New research finds children learn less from pop-up books than they do from old-fashioned volumes illustrated with photos.
Oxytocin Increases Trust — Under Certain Conditions
Researchers report effects of the “trust hormone” get negated when a partner is perceived as dishonest.
Bedroom Layouts Reflect Ancestors’ Preferences
German researchers find evolutionary logic behind the way we lay out our bedrooms.
Coverage of Gay Marriage Far From Monolithic
A newly published study finds the issue of gay marriage has been framed quite differently in The New York Times compared to the Chicago Tribune.
Classical Music an Effective Antidepressant
New research from Mexico finds music of Bach and Mozart helps ease the pain of people suffering from depression.
In Crimes of Passion, Women Get Benefit of the Doubt
New research finds women who kill their cheating lovers receive shorter sentences than men in the same situation.
How Not to Stop Smoking
New research finds suppressing thoughts of smoking just increases the likelihood you’ll light up later on.