The Meaning of ‘Boo’
What happens when witches meet wonks? With Halloween approaching, Miller-McCune's skeleton staff digs up some facts about the haunted holiday.
Narcissism Linked to Attractiveness
New research suggests people who enjoy gazing in the mirror have reason to like what they see.
40 Years of Muppetology 101
How to get to Sesame Street? Take Wonk Way and turn left on Research Road.
The Backlash of Secondary Anti-Semitism
In a German study, the notion of ongoing Holocaust-related suffering among Jews apparently increased feelings of anti-Semitism.
First and Last Competitors Have the Edge
A wine-tasting experiment finds that in judging one item against another, the first and last have a distinct advantage over those stuck in the middle of the pack.
New Weapons in the War Between Willpower and Willy Wonka
Research suggests certain mental games may help chocolate lovers resist the temptation to overindulge.
Negative Memories Can Be Suppressed
New research supports the idea that memories of negative emotions, and the events that triggered them, can be suppressed.
For Older Women, Up Side to Body Fat
A new study suggests body fat may moderate post-menopausal mental decline.
Raise Your Hand If You’re Creative. Either Hand.
Creativity is a product of the left and right brain hemispheres working together — an alliance that comes more easily to the ambidextrous.
Money Can Buy Happiness — If You’re Paid By the Hour
New research suggests workers paid an hourly wage are more likely than salaried individuals to associate money with happiness.