Attending Services Linked to Support for Suicide Attacks
What turns a person into a suicide bomber? Surprisingly, the answer does not seem to be intense personal religiosity, according to new research that analyzes data from seven nations.
Obama’s Siren Song of … Sacrifice?
Calls to work together for the common good during the current crises have been emanating at breakneck pace from the Obama administration. Academics discuss how to get the results of a Roosevelt, and not a Carter.
Obesity Linked to Childhood Violence
Children who are abused by their parents are more likely to grow up into obese adults, according to…
Hardest Problems Can Make the Best Teachers
For those challenges that are difficult to describe, tackling the hardest example first may be the best way to master a concept.
Some Recovered Memories More Reliable Than Others
Repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse which occur spontaneously may be more reliable than those that pop up…
Oscar Prediction: Winslet Wins It
Kate Winslet will very likely win her first Academy Award this year, but the Best Actor category is…
The Potential Up Side of Street Opioids
As our in-depth feature on Vancouver’s legal heroin injection site suggests, Canadians seem to be open to creative…
Don’t Think Too Hard About That Next Big Purchase
Most of us put a lot of thought into making a major purchase, carefully considering the pros and cons of our various options before making a decision. New research suggests we're doing it all wrong.
Scientists, Public Drift Apart on Climate Change
A new study finds a strong scientific consensus that climate change is real and human activity is at…
Internet Both Spreads, Debunks Rumors
Does the Internet spread information, or misinformation? A new survey of news consumption and exposure to rumors during the 2008 presidential campaign suggests the answer is both.