Strength Plus Sensitivity Equals Leadership
Gender stereotypes influence our views of male and female leaders, according to a new study that has implications for the current presidential race.
Humanitarian Missions Await Next President
Harvard professor Samantha Power believes the U.S. can and should reclaim its ability to be a positive force in the world in terms of promoting human rights.
Studies Expose ‘Apelike’ Stereotype Among Whites
The notion that people of African descent are somehow apelike is stubbornly stuck in white Americans' subconscious, according to a series of six studies.
Two Potential Problems with Brain Scans
The visual images of brain activity captured by functional MRI machines are undeniably fascinating. But two new studies point out troubling aspects of this technology.
The Musician’s Brain
Two new MRI studies provide insights into how music is processed in the brain and clues to the underlying structure of the creative process.
Preaching and Politics
Is God a Democrat or a Republican? At a time when the polarized views of preachers are getting much media attention, it's reassuring to learn that a huge majority of Americans consider the Almighty to be politically nonpartisan.
An Argument for Arts Education
Advocates of arts education, including presidential candidate Barack Obama, have long asserted that art, theater and music classes are an essential part of a child's education.
Red-light Cameras Ineffective
Of all the technological innovations of recent decades, the red-light camera has to rank among the least popular. A new study suggests that, in terms of their intended effect, they are also among the least successful.
Plagiarism and Fraud: A Writers’ Doping Scandal
Recent high-profile instances of plagiarism reflect — and possibly are a cause of — a rise in such activity among college students. The cut-and-paste culture of the Internet is also a factor.
More Bad News on Global Warming
As Americans argue about how to tackle the issue of climate change, the astonishingly rapid industrialization of China is threatening to negate whatever progress we might achieve in reducing greenhouse gases. According to a new analysis by economists at two University of California campuses, China's carbon dioxide emissions are growing at a far faster pace than previously estimated -- and earlier estimates were worrying.