Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Narcissism Linked to Attractiveness New research suggests people who enjoy gazing in the mirror have reason to like what they see. Tom Jacobs
Education 40 Years of Muppetology 101 How to get to Sesame Street? Take Wonk Way and turn left on Research Road. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs
Economics 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. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice New Weapons in the War Between Willpower and Willy Wonka Research suggests certain mental games may help chocolate lovers resist the temptation to overindulge. Tom Jacobs
Economics Negative Memories Can Be Suppressed New research supports the idea that memories of negative emotions, and the events that triggered them, can be suppressed. Tom Jacobs
Economics For Older Women, Up Side to Body Fat A new study suggests body fat may moderate post-menopausal mental decline. Tom Jacobs
Economics 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. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice 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. Tom Jacobs