News in Brief New Research Finds No Link Between Violent Video Games and Aggression The debate over the potentially troubling effects of these massively popular games continues. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Black Candidates Are Punished for Ambiguous Rhetoric New research finds studied slipperiness on the issues can help candidates for office—depending on their race. Tom Jacobs
Education The Value of a University Education Extends Beyond Knowledge Australian researchers find the experience changes students' personalities—for the better. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Heavy Make-Up Signals Weak Leadership Women can be accepted in positions of power—so long as they go easy on the eye shadow. Tom Jacobs
Economics Economic Instability Dampens Support for Female Political Candidates New research identifies yet another prejudice faced by women running for office. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Regions With More Neurotic People Supported Trump and Brexit In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers link voting trends to a specific personality trait. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Lingering Anguish of the Clinton Voter Donald Trump has succeeded in making blue-state America miserable again. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice ‘White Flight’ Remains a Reality New research finds many white suburbanites are motivated to move when their neighborhood becomes more ethnically diverse. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Why We Engage in Tribalism, Nationalism, and Scapegoating Robert Sapolsky reveals the biological basis for our most unfortunate traits—and insists change is possible. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief ‘I Approve This Message’ Has an Unwelcome Subtext New research finds the famous tagline on political ads makes issue-oriented attacks seem more legitimate. Tom Jacobs