News in Brief Political Polarization Shortened Thanksgiving Dinners New research finds that, after Trump's election, holiday gatherings with relatives who voted for the other party were often abbreviated. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Fighting Obesity With Better-Designed Menus New research finds calorie counts can be effective—if the figures are properly placed. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Roseanne Doesn’t Have Trump’s Teflon Her top-rated show was suddenly canceled after her racist tweet. A historian evaluates the deeper meaning of the decision. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Another Reason to Not Call People ‘Animals’ New research suggests those who internalize the insult are more likely to act in unethical ways. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Link Between Creativity and Emotional Intelligence New research finds the ability to recognize and manage feelings is beneficial to the creative process. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice How Music Can Fight Prejudice New research from Portugal finds youngsters feel more positively toward members of an ethnic minority if they have learned songs from their culture. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Is Trump Sabotaging the GOP’s Future? A new analysis suggests the president is shrinking the Republican Party. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Elite Chess Players Live Longer Lives Grandmasters take their time getting to the ultimate endgame. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Social Pressure Can Change Minds, Even on Divisive Issues New research uses Joe Paterno to make a point. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice When Is Violence Acceptable? New research argues the answer depends in part on the color of your collar. Tom Jacobs