That Spoonful of Sugar Is More Like a Shovelful
French researchers report diners underestimate how much sugar they typically add to an otherwise healthy dish of yogurt.
The Danger of Impartial Reporting
Conclusions we come up with ourselves lodge themselves more firmly in our minds—even if they're wrong.
How to Dispel Antipathy Toward Atheists
New research finds an imaginary talk with a non-believer can reduce distrust of the non-religious. Think of what an actual conversation might do.
Racism in the Kindergarten Classroom
New research finds faces of five-year-old black boys put whites in a more threat-conscious state of mind.
If the Glove Was Bloody, You Must Read the Study
Many researchers have analyzed reactions to the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Here are a few of the conclusions they reached.
Creativity’s Underappreciated Component: Persistence
If at first you don't succeed, try and try and try again.
‘Biracial Cool’ May Be Limited to Women
New research finds female college freshmen from mixed-race households are far more likely to identify themselves as biracial than their male counterparts.
Another Reason to Fear Immigrants Is Debunked
Second generation South Asians in London are well on their way to becoming W.E.I.R.D.
Handling Money Decreases Helpful Behavior Among Young Children
New research shows touching money instills a market-oriented state of mind, even in kids too young to really understand currency.
Follow Your Bliss: You’ll Regret It if You Don’t
A survey of American academics suggests there are health risks to not acting on your calling.