News in Brief Real Americans Eat Too Much New research finds people of Asian ancestry are viewed as more American if they are overweight. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Can Alcohol Fuel Creativity? New research finds it can, at least for one variety of innovative thinking. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Police Killings Arise From a Racist Culture New research finds a link between the unconscious racial bias of a region's residents and law enforcement's use of lethal force against black residents. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Donald Trump, Humiliator-in-Chief A University of Chicago law professor argues the president is great at put-downs, but inept at his job. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Look Up, See a Masterpiece New research finds paintings are judged as aesthetically superior if they are hung above eye level. Tom Jacobs
Economics How Money Can Buy Happiness The best use of spare cash is to purchase devices or services that save you time. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Are Babies Born Biased? Two new studies add to the evidence that we make the distinction between members of our group and outsiders very early in life. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief Seeing Yourself as Lazy Is Hazardous to Your Health People who perceive themselves as less active than their peers are at greater risk of death—whether they're accurate or not. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Mental-Health Hazards of Waitressing at Hooters New research finds heightened levels of anxiety and eating disorders among women who waited tables at restaurants that require skimpier uniforms. Tom Jacobs
Economics Closing Pot Dispensaries Increases Neighborhood Crime Medical marijuana outlets increase street traffic, which deters potential criminals. Tom Jacobs