‘Power Hungry’ Females Less Likely to Get Votes
The perception that a politician is hungry for power apparently lessens support for female, but not male, candidates.
Is the World Cup Bad for Your Health?
Researchers find a spike in heart problems among European soccer fans during World Cup matches, while other studies show the players on the pitch are suffering fewer injuries.
To Understand Evolution, Try Focusing on Humans
A researcher finds focusing on humans rather than animals helps students grasp some of the fundamental concepts of evolutionary theory.
Celebrity Product Endorsements on the Brain
Brain-scan research suggests celebrity faces evoke specific happy memories, and those positive feelings rub off on the products they endorse.
Video Games and Aggression: Context Matters
Assuming the role of a violent policeman in a video game softens one’s judgment of police brutality in real life.
Money Makes You Less Likely to Savor Small Pleasures
Again, money can't buy happiness. New research finds having money, or just thinking about it, impedes our capacity to savor the joys of everyday life.
Self-Respect Tops List of American Social Values
A survey of American social values over recent decades finds an increasing emphasis on self-respect, while security and a sense of belonging decline in importance.
The Poisonous Proceeds of Penny-Pinching
Researchers report the shame evoked by miserly behavior may have negative long-term health consequences.
The Changing Face of Network Television News
Network news anchors and correspondents are a far more diverse group than they were two decades ago.
Musical Beat Enhances Visual Comprehension
New research finds a link between musical rhythm and visual processing, and offers a tantalizing clue to the art form’s origins.