Help for Confused Buyers of Self-Help Books
Study finds that not all self-help books are created equal — some are pretty good.
The Man Who Bridges Troubled Waters
Aaron Wolf mediates disputes, helping enemies realize that no one deserves to have the water shut off.
Wear Red, Knock ’Em Dead
Men find a woman in red activates their animal urges, according to a pair of psychology researchers.
If YOU Can Draw, Then YOU Should Be in School!
The case for making American universities into patrons of the arts.
We Eat More When We Eat Out
Could Ronald McDonald be getting a bum rap? A new study shows that meals eaten at sit-down restaurants…
Romantic Comedies Hazard to Kids’ Emotional Health?
A new analysis suggests adolescents get a distorted view of romantic relationships from viewing Hollywood movies, one that may give them unrealistic expectations for their own love lives.
Note to Guys: Women Prefer Prestige
Women, according to the cliché, are attracted to powerful men — those who have achieved success and made it to the top of their field. It turns out that is only partially true. According to new research, a man's desirability depends on how he achieved his high status.
Brain Injuries Linked to Spirituality
Brain-injury research from the University of Missouri provides evidence that feelings of spiritual transcendence are the product of specific brain activity.
Skip the Doughnut, Save Gas
Obesity and excessive fuel consumption are generally seen as serious but separate problems. But that was before University…
Everest: Mountain of Death
The allure of climbing Mount Everest has always been spiced with an aura of danger. But how risky…