Tom Jacobs, Author at Pacific Standard

Uber Increases Mass Transit Ridership

New research finds the ride-sharing service is more of a complement to public transportation than a substitute.

There's more evidence that selfishness is self-defeating.

New research finds it's an effective way to step into the shoes of someone less fortunate.

When defining an effective leader, traditionally feminine characteristics are considered secondary to attributes like assertiveness.

White Americans hold many negative stereotypes about undocumented workers.

But frequent churchgoers and Biblical literalists have successfully resisted the temptation.

An evolutionary leftover makes it hard to convince people to shift to a vegetarian diet.

Political scientist Francis Fukuyama argues we can only heal our national divisions with a new, creed-based American identity.

New research finds most American beer drinkers are willing to pay more for an eco-friendly brew.

A large new study finds people who grew up in book-filled homes have higher reading, math, and technological skills.