In Colorado, Legal Pot Increases Housing Values
Homeowners are getting high, and so is the value of their residences.
Firearms Injuries Decline During NRA Conventions
Researchers have found new evidence that, while guns make some people feel safer, they're actually dangerous to be around.
Why School Shootings Produce More Political Polarization
Thoughts of death inspire us to cling more tightly to the beliefs that give our lives meaning—including our ideological stances.
Here’s More Evidence That an Assault Weapons Ban Would Decrease School-Shooting Deaths
Research suggests other forms of gun control constitute an ineffective response.
The Problem With Being Tall, Male, and Black
New research finds the advantages enjoyed by tall white men are largely negated for their counterparts of color.
War May Be Closer Than We Think
A new analysis warns us that the period of relative peace since the end of World War II may be an aberration.
New Research Shows That Neanderthals Were Artists
We always assumed humans were the only species to create art. It now seems we were wrong.
Trump’s Election Made Bigotry More Acceptable
New research offers a disturbing case study in shifting social norms.
How to Immunize Yourself Against Fake News
A new website lets people play the role of propagandist, giving them a more sophisticated idea of how and why fictitious news is created.
How the Intolerable Becomes Acceptable
New evidence of our strong psychological need to rationalize the status quo.