Music Makes the Tips Grow Larger
New research from France finds restaurant patrons exposed to music with pro-social lyrics are more likely to leave tips.
Observe the Child, See the Adult
A new study compares teachers’ assessments of schoolchildren with interviews given by those same people as adults. It suggests our personalities are pretty much set early on.
Lure of Tradition: Longevity Bias Proves Persistent
If something has been around longer, it must be better. New research suggests we hold onto that bias even in instances where quality has nothing to do with longevity.
A New View of Why Women Shun Science Careers
New research suggests one reason women are underrepresented in science and math is they see such careers as impeding their desire to help others.
Do-Re-Mi Promotes a Feeling of ‘We’
How do you get a group of 4-year-olds to cooperate? New research suggests the answer may be as simple as a singing lesson.
Study Confirms Unconscious Linking of Blacks with Apes
Is a white person more likely to spot a gorilla if he or she been thinking about black people? New research on the pervasiveness of unconscious prejudice suggests the answer is yes.
In Truth, ‘Lie to Me’ Breeds Misconceptions
New research suggests viewing the television drama ‘Lie to Me’ increases suspicion of others, but lessens one’s ability to detect lies.
Putting the MEN in Menu
New research suggests men opt for foods associated with a masculine identity — even if it means passing up something they prefer.
Qualified, But Just Too Handsome
New research finds that attractive people in the business world or academia may be at a disadvantage when they’re evaluated by a member of the same sex.
A Maxim a Day Keeps Bad Feelings Away
Proverbial sayings such as “we’re all human” reduce feelings of regret and hypocrisy after men get into trouble. But new research finds they don’t have the same soothing effect on women.