Does Social Media Encourage Shallow Thinking?
New research finds frequent texters are less likely to engage in reflective thought.
Religious People Tend to Be More Compassionate
New research finds reason and empathy are separate but compatible.
Bad News About Drinking, Worse News About Pot
New studies offer cautionary messages to heavy marijuana smokers and moderate drinkers.
Group Drumming Bangs Away at Anxiety and Depression
Researchers find mental-health benefits to participating in a drum circle.
Among Presidential Candidates, Trump Uses the Simplest Language
That holds for both vocabulary and grammar.
Liberals and Conservatives Solve Problems Differently
And there's evidence that the approach favored by those on the left works better.
You Tell ’em, Trump!
New research finds that, when times are tough, presidential candidates who use emotional appeals come across as trustworthy and presidential.