The Perils of Electing a Celebrity-in-Chief
Presidential historian Barbara Perry takes stock of Donald Trump, and assesses the long-term damage he is likely creating.
How to Thwart Right-Wing Terrorism
Three distinct psychological predispositions combine to produce terrorists. And one appears to be on the rise among the extreme right.
Anthropomorphized Animals Fail to Teach Altruism
Kids relate better to stories with human characters.
How to Save Classical Music, According to Stephen Hough
As the genre faces tough economic times, the acclaimed pianist is rethinking how to perform, present, and market it.
The Rural Suicide Rate Is Driven by Men With Guns
New research finds a huge urban-rural gap in the rate of suicide by firearm.
Binge Watching Is Linked to Poor Sleep
Enjoy multiple episodes of Shut Eye, and you may not get enough shut-eye.
Political Deviance Is Still a Luxury Reserved for Male Candidates
Men are allowed to be mavericks, but women are expected to toe the party line.
Hillary Clinton, Sexism, and Baby Names
Like Donald Trump, researchers are still obsessing about the defeated presidential candidate. Unlike him, they are coming to some interesting new conclusions.