‘Mozart Effect’ Real — For Some
A new study finds listening to Mozart can indeed provide a boost for the brain — but only in non-musicians.
‘Independent’ Voters Are Generally Not
They are prized by pollsters, but are smaller in number and less influential than most think.
Video Games Are a White Man’s World
A 'virtual census' finds that, in the fictional universe of video games, white males still rule.
Want to Lose Friends? Make Tough Choices
A new study finds people forced to decide between two unpalatable choices are judged harshly, no matter which option they pick.
Black Male Faces More Likely to Be Seen As Threatening
Seeing an angry face on a black man makes whites more likely to view other African-American males as threatening, a new study finds.
Sharing Intense Emotions Motivates Maestros
The stereotype of the self-absorbed orchestra conductor appears to be off-key.
Post-Op Opera: Music Helps Surgery Patients Recover
Pumping pleasant tunes into patients' headphones hastened the healing process.
‘Magic Mint’ Fails to Double Users’ Pleasure
A hallucinogen derived from the Salvia divinorum plant — Sally D on the streets — is the latest worrisome drug, however research shows that the buzz, no pun intended, isn't quite living up to the hype.
Exploring New Ideas for Arts Journalism
USC is looking for new approaches to cultural coverage, the best of which will be showcased at the National Summit on Arts Journalism.