What Underpins Belief in God?
New research challenges the idea that intuitive thinkers are more likely to be believers.
Political Campaigns Persuade Few—If Any—Voters
New research suggests they can mobilize partisans, but very seldom change minds.
A New Theory as to Why We Love Sad Music
New research finds it stimulates a pleasant form of mind-wandering.
Closer Friends, Sharper Memory
New research finds people over 80 with great memories also have stronger personal relationships.
Why Some Women Say They’re Not Feminists Even If They’re All for Gender Equality
The less-than-logical distinction reflects the complex connotations the term carries.
How Fear of a Physical Threat Can Foster Social Conservatism
New research confirms right-wing resistance to change is based largely in fear.
Belief in a Noble ‘True Self’ May Help Heal Our Divisions
New research finds bringing that widely held idea to the surface reduces polarization and prejudice.
Breastfeeding Produces More Sensitive Mothers
A new study finds moms who spent more months breastfeeding are more responsive to their child's needs.
A Hands-on Approach to the Trolley Problem
New research finds our moral impulses may vary considerably depending on whether we're thinking about them, or acting on them.
Musicians Have Superior Memories
A new meta-study finds they out-perform non-musicians on memory tasks, including the critical ability to retain and process information.