Not Just Another Word: Definitions of ‘Freedom’ Vary
Newly published research shows the meaning of liberty and freedom depends on whether or not a culture values the group or the individual.
Everybody Into the … Um, Never Mind
Miller-McCune decides to wade into some recent studies regarding the summer season's most popular yet problematic recreational facilities: swimming pools.
Pink Slips and Poor Health: The Toxicity of Job Insecurity
Studies show that the current economic climate may very well be eroding months or even years from the lives of those on the bleeding edge of insecurity.
New Evidence Links Stress With Racism
Study shows that encounters with perceived racial discrimination caused high levels of stress and depression in highly educated African Americans.
Pump Prices Driving More to Mass Transit
New study finds fluctuations in ridership among different cities as gasoline costs change, but will the trend toward public transit be a long journey or a short trip?
The End of Impunity?
An upcoming PBS documentary shows how the International Criminal Court is changing the world's approach to crimes against humanity.
Faith-based Language Key to Accessing Fundamentalists’ Compassion
New research conducted in the U.S. and Iran suggests religious hard-liners' positions can be softened if the appeal is couched in a respect for their beliefs.
The Call of the Conflicted Canine: You Can’t Run, But You Can Bark
Researchers asked the question that's puzzled dog owners for centuries: What's with the barking?
Hotter Planet Means More Underweight Babies
If current projections of a warming planet prove accurate, researchers say the percentage of dangerously underweight newborns will increase significantly in the U.S. by the end of the century.
The Marriage of Mozart and Mindfulness
A pinch of passion goes a long way: Researchers are showing that paint-by-numbers performances, from symphony halls to training grounds, are less well received than mindful renditions.