Education Alone Time Linked to Creativity Unless it's motivated by fear, social withdrawal can be a positive thing. Tom Jacobs
Economics The Economic Price of Sexual Harassment Research finds being subjected to workplace misconduct can inhibit women's careers. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Chronic Feelings of Powerlessness Spur Men to Engage in Sexual Harassment Research finds men who feel metaphorically impotent, and then assume a position of authority, are more likely to sexually harass subordinates. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Science Suggests You Can Live Longer by Getting a Dog New research suggests canine companions are good for your health, particularly if you're single. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice All-Gender Restrooms Send a Powerful Message Their presence signals fairness toward not only transgender individuals, but also women and racial minorities. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Exposure to Art Inspires Creativity at the Office Reflecting on a painting or poem can inspire innovative solutions to business-related problems. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Conservatives and Highly Religious Folks Are More Likely to Endorse Rape Myths Recent research sheds light on why so many supporters are making excuses for Roy Moore. Tom Jacobs
Economics How We Give Online Advertisers the Tools to Manipulate Us New research shows the effectiveness of aligning ads with a potential customer’s easily identified personality traits. Tom Jacobs
Economics More Evidence That Black Shoppers Are Subject to Racism In a survey, 80 percent of African Americans reported experiencing racial stigma and stereotypes in stores. Tom Jacobs
Environment How the Threat of Climate Change Spurs Ethnocentrism Faced with a challenge that requires a global response, humans cling more tightly to their clan. Tom Jacobs