Social Justice Aggression Not As Attractive As Men Believe New research finds males mistakenly believe aggressive behavior is admired. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Botox for the Brain A Harvard psychologist argues that our mindless acceptance of stereotypes leads to premature aging. Tom Jacobs
Economics It Ain’t Heavy — It’s My Brain Enhancer Weighty new research suggests holding a heavy object engages the mind. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Five Words In and You’ve Decided New research suggests our brains react almost instantaneously to statements that challenge our moral values. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Putin’s Pecs: Linking Strength and Anger A sense of entitlement, whether through beauty or brawn, goes hand in clenched fist with anger, a provocative new study suggests. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Immersion In Nature Makes Us Nicer New research finds those who feel a strong connection to the natural world have a more caring attitude toward others. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Visual Cues Make Children More Helpful A new study finds 18-month-olds who were subtly introduced to the concept of togetherness were far more likely to help someone in need. Tom Jacobs
Economics Hey, Ladies … It’s Not Beer, It’s Medicine New full-bodied research finds beer drinking increases bone mass in older women. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Is That Behavior Ethical? The Powerful Have a Different Perspective Power tends to bend a person's moral outlook, making one less likely to believe bending the rules is acceptable behavior. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice ‘Gaydar’ Is Real — For Women, Too Wondering if she is gay? Your first instinct is probably right. Tom Jacobs