Stand Your Ground Convictions Reveal Clear Racial Bias
An analysis of 204 Florida cases finds defendants are far more likely to be convicted if the victim is white.
Exposure to Nature Promotes Cooperation
The power of Mother Earth is so strong that even distressing nature scenes can have a positive effect.
What America Fears
A new Chapman University survey reveals cyber-terrorism and threats to privacy are high on the list.
Messing With Your Brain to Reduce Prejudice
New research suggests threat-based instinctive reactions can be modified by a simple procedure.
Más Evidencia de Que la Atención Plena Genera la Resiliencia
Los investigadores sostienen que es una razón importante por lo cual la práctica es tan beneficiosa.
You May Be a Musician and Not Even Know It
New research finds a link between personality and musical ability.
Sadists Enjoy Bitter Tastes
New research links professed enjoyment of bitter food with anti-social personality traits.
One Reason for the Gender Pay Gap: You’re Speaking It
A new nation-by-nation comparison suggests language is a driver of inequality.
‘Law & Order’ and Myths Regarding Rape
New research finds the long-running series conveys healthy messages regarding sexual consent. CSI, not so much.
Your Oldest Child Is More Likely to Be Nearsighted
A new study suggests parents push their first-born harder to get a good education, which requires lots of reading.