Calorie Counts on Menus May Work After All
But pricing also plays a role in diners' decision-making.
Turn Off the TV, Save Your Brain?
New research reports watching a lot of television in early adulthood is associated with poorer cognitive performance at midlife.
The Fear That Drives Climate Change Denial
New research finds conservatives perceive environmentalists as a threat to society.
How the Lie That American Muslims Cheered on 9/11 Began
Four years after the terrorist attack, an expert on folklore traced one such rumor to its source.
OMG! In Text Messages, Punctuation Conveys Meaning
New research finds a period, or the lack of one, changes the way a text reply is interpreted.
Veganism: Good for the Planet, Bad for Your Macho Image
New research finds vegans are viewed as less masculine than meat-eaters.
Economic Inequality Dampens the Generosity of the Wealthy
Another negative consequence of the growing gap between rich and poor.
GOP: Generating Outsize Pollution?
New research finds air pollution levels are higher in states with Republican governors.
There’s No Substitute for In-Person Lectures
Video, schmideo: Canadian university students remembered more material when they heard a live lecture in the classroom.
Can Exposure to Violence Inspire Unethical Behavior?
New research finds words or images depicting violent human-on-human contact increase one's likelihood of cheating for monetary gain.