News in Brief Terrorism Temporarily Turns Leftists Rightward British researchers report that, immediately after a terrorist attack, liberals tend to think more like conservatives. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice That Scream Really Did Curdle Your Blood Researchers find a physical basis for a popular metaphor. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Today’s Health Tip: Avoid Being Elected Head of State Heavy lies the crown. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief For Some Voters, Boorishness Sends a Positive Signal German researchers find certain people see a candidate's disrespectful behavior as a sign of strength. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Rough Road to Greater Empathy New research finds contact with a coarse surface can put us in a more charitable frame of mind. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice A Simple Way to Reduce Sexually Transmitted Infections A tax increase on alcoholic beverages in Maryland led to a large decrease in cases of gonorrhea. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Saving the Planet, One Meal at a Time Few people grasp the connection between meat consumption and climate change. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice The Complex Psychology of the Geek The Force is with you, because you're special. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief The Roots of San Bernardino’s Sorrow: How a Mass Murderer Is Made How do individuals become radicalized to the point where they choose to massacre innocents? Tom Jacobs