Even Atheists Intuitively Believe in a Creator
New research suggests seeing the natural world as purposefully created is our default setting.
Abortion Restrictions Linked to Contraceptive Use
New research finds sexually active women in abortion-unfriendly states are more likely to use effective protection.
Musical Tastes Mirror Class Divides
New Canadian research finds the rumored rise of the omnivore may be overstated.
Powerful People Are Sensitive to Unfairness—If They’re the Victims
Injustices to other people don't capture their attention quite as quickly.
Blow Your Diet? Blame Captain Cupcake
New research finds anthropomorphizing products is an effective way to negate consumers’ self-control.
The Enormous Scope of Our National Drinking Problem
A large new study suggests we're in denial regarding this important health issue.
The Mozart Effect Isn’t Limited to the Young
New research from Italy finds the brains of healthy elderly patients respond to hearing a Mozart piano sonata.
For Young Couples, Dependency Spawns Infidelity
A study of young married Americans finds people who are economically dependent on their spouse are more likely to have an affair.
The High Cost of Cynicism
New research finds that, in most societies, cynics make less money over time than optimists.
Reducing Prejudice While You Sleep
A new technique allows anti-bias training to filter into our unconscious assumptions.