Braking Up Is Easy to Do (In Traffic)
Quick hits from the professoriat: That's the brakes for those caught in traffic, it's a grand old (subliminal) flag, and Amber Alerts get a yellow light.
Retiring Early? Find a Hobby
Economists and experts on aging say we should encourage the elderly to stay, or get back, in the workplace. But many seniors are not doing so because of a quirk in the law.
Is the GOP in your DNA?
A new school of research suggests that our genetic makeup plays a role in our political behavior. But liberals don't simply pop out of the womb.
The Fault Really Does Lie in Our Stars
Students who were taught that free will is an illusion were more likely to cheat on tests, according to new research.
Same Job, Different Pay
Income inequality is rising more rapidly within professions than between professions, according to a new study by two sociologists.
Gridiron Violence Off the Field
High school football players and wrestlers are far more likely to get into violent altercations than their non-athletic classmates, according to a new finding.
TV Can Turn Public’s Dial
Research suggests entertainment programming on television can and does influence viewers' opinions on public policy issues.
Sprawl Increasing After All
Urban sprawl continues to increase. More and more land is being developed on the edges of wilderness or agricultural areas, affecting quality-of-life issues.
Winning by Losing in a Watershed Year
Many of the fault lines of American society have risen to the surface in the current presidential election. Observers see the resulting electoral volatility of 2008 mirroring watershed years such as 1928 and 1968.