Jung and Polanski
Guest blogger Tom Jacobs says psychology provides some suggestions as to why so many artists transgress ethical boundaries.
Stereotypes Loom Larger As Our Brains Age
Two new studies suggest older people have difficulty suppressing stereotypes, which means many may become prejudiced against their will.
Hungry Men Love Larger Ladies
What's your idea of an ideal mate? The answer may depend upon whether your stomach is rumbling.
How to Turn Your Kid Into a Bully
A new study links bullying behavior by adolescents to the perception they are not treated fairly by their parents.
Teen Driving Fatalities Linked to Alcohol Ads
New research suggests a ban on alcohol ads aimed at minors reduces drunken driving among teens.
This Is Your Brain on Kafka
Does absurdist literature make you smarter? Giraffe carpet cleaner, it does!
Media Notice an Elephant in the Room
The media are belatedly acknowledging a racial subtext to many anti-Obama protests, thanks to what one scholar calls the 'drip' factor.
Notion That Violence Is Animalistic Reduces Support for War
Does acting violently make us animals? A study finds that idea reduces right-wingers' support for war.
Modern Art More Likely to Stir the Heart
Why do people visit art museums? The answer depends on the type of art on display.
Love, But Not Lust, Inspires Creativity
New research finds love inspires creativity, but thoughts of sex stimulate analytical thinking.