Righting Wrongs by Writing Writs
A documentary looks at historic injustice in the Texas prison system — and comments on the habeas corpus battles of the war on terror.
‘Peter Principle’ Refuted
A position of powerlessness may inhibit one’s ability to perform executive-level tasks such as planning, according to new…
Kids Equate Glasses with Intelligence
Children who wear glasses are generally thought of as smarter and more honest by their peers, according to…
Total Recall … Or At Least the Gist
Two Cornell psychologists found we have two separate systems for memories, which helps explain how we can "remember" things that never happened.
TV Reinforces Psychotherapy Stigma
Therapists — and their clients — are often portrayed in unflattering ways on television comedies and dramas, and as a result, viewers may be less willing to seek the psychological help they need, according to a new study by Iowa State University researchers.
Virtual Reality as an Addiction Recovery Tool
The virtual reality world is usually thought of as escapist entertainment. But a University of Houston researcher has found computer-generated environments can serve as an effective tool to help recovering addicts.
Workplace Serenity Is Just a Poster Away
Art posters on the walls of an office lower both the anger and stress levels of men but don't seem to have the same effect on women, according to new research.
Overweight Corpses: The Next Big Problem
Talk about dead weight: The increased number of morbidly obese corpses is complicating the lives of mortuary workers in Australia.
See It — and Believe It or Not
The aphorism seeing is believing' has it backward, as evidenced by skeptics who don't believe man went to the moon and contend photos taken by the astronauts prove their point.
Being a Decider Takes Its Toll
New research suggests every choice made depletes our store of mental energy, lessening our ability to control impulses.