Social Justice Tolerant Tykes: Small Children Aren’t Inherently Racist New research suggests we aren't born bigots. Racial prejudice is something we learn. Tom Jacobs
Environment Exposure to Nature Promotes a More Positive Body Image New research explains why you look so good in that selfie you took at Yellowstone National Park. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Internet May Be Reducing Religious Rigidity New research reports people are less certain there is one true faith if they spend a lot of time online. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief For Men, High Testosterone Means Low Interest in Classical Music Our hormones appear to influence our musical preferences. Tom Jacobs
Education Spending Time in Nature Produces Better Behaved Students New research finds third-graders are more attentive after experiencing a class taught on the lawn. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Unique Neural Network of the Creative Brain New research identifies a pattern of brain activity that is associated with superior creativity. Tom Jacobs
Economics How the ‘Baby Boomer’ Label Can Lead to Discrimination New research finds aging people are treated more fairly if they are identified as older workers rather than Baby Boomers. Tom Jacobs
Education Your College Major Predicts Midlife Health Business and biology majors tend to be in strong physical shape a quarter-century after graduation. Psychology majors, not so much. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Perceived Threat Drives Anti-Immigrant Bias New research finds fears of a major demographic shift can evoke anger, which, in turn, produces prejudice. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice ‘Looking for Brilliant Minds’ Translates as ‘Women Need Not Apply’ New research finds the stereotype that intellectual genius is a male trait can dampen females' interest in certain jobs or fields of study. Tom Jacobs