News in Brief Could LSD Lessen Lawlessness? In a new study, use of psychedelic drugs is linked to lower rates of criminal behavior. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Key Component of Mindfulness That Lowers Stress New research finds a mindfulness mobile app really works—so long as the program focuses on acceptance. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Firearm Injuries Rise in California After Nevada Gun Shows New research points to the inherent limitations of state-level firearm-control laws. Tom Jacobs
Environment Living Near a Forest Is Linked to Better Brain Health Living near the urban-forest interface agrees with our amygdala. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief With Concealed-Carry Laws, the Danger Is in the Details New research finds states that do not give law enforcement discretion in granting permits have higher homicide rates. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Humblebragging Just Makes You Look Like a Fraud New research finds the common practice inadvertently projects insincerity. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice There Aren’t as Many Gay People as You Think New research finds overestimation of the homosexual population is linked with lower support for gay rights. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Obamacare Strengthened Americans’ Willingness to Trust One Another New research finds a link between implementation of the Affordable Care Act and generalized trust. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Why the Rise of the Bromance Is Worrying for Women A study reports young men find it more comfortable to open up emotionally to their male friends than to their female lovers. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Millennials May Not Be Such Narcissists After All New research finds recent college students are no more self-absorbed than their predecessors. Tom Jacobs