Musical Ability Is Attractive in a Potential Mate
New research suggests the ability to play an instrument well is surprisingly sexy.
Arts-Rich Preschool Readies Kids for Learning
New research finds large benefits from a Head Start program that emphasizes the arts.
Are We Creating a Generation of Perfectionists?
A new study finds the problematic trait of perfectionism has significantly increased among college students since the late 1980s.
The Thinner Your Wallet, the Bigger Your Sense of Awe
New research finds people on different ends of the economic spectrum find happiness in different ways.
Social Media Use Is Linked to a Fear of Crime
New research raises the possibility that the more time we spend on Facebook and Twitter, the less safe we feel.
Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads May Backfire
New research finds that, for particularly vulnerable teens, they may be counterproductive.
Dull Minds Are Gullible to Fake News
Cognitive ability drives our ability to recalibrate our views after reading a correction.
The Brains of Jazz and Classical Musicians Respond Differently to Surprising Sounds
The way we mentally process the unexpected may be a key to creativity.
Showing Conservatives the Scientific Consensus on Climate Change Can Shift Their Views on the Issue
Our deep-seated desire to conform to social norms can override ideologically based skepticism.
Have We Reached Peak Human?
French researchers conclude we have reached the pinnacle of our physical ability.