Baseball’s Best Teams of 2015
A mathematical model says the Washington Nationals will win the most games in Major League Baseball this season.
The Appeal of Ambiguity in Art
German researchers find people don’t need to fully “get” a work to enjoy it.
Searching the Internet Creates an Illusion of Knowledge
A new study finds merely looking things up on the Web increases our belief in our own knowledge—even with topics unrelated to our search.
There’s a Scientific Consensus on Climate Change?
Much of the public remains unaware of that basic fact, but researchers have found two ways to increase people's knowledge.
Apple Aphorism Proves Half-Baked
An apple a day won’t keep the doctor away, but it may decrease your likelihood of using prescription drugs.
Approaching Peak Capacity
Requests for consumers to shift their electrical usage when the power grid is strained can have "perverse effects."
The Sex Appeal of Non-Conformity
New research finds following your own path is a turn-on to potential romantic partners of both sexes.
More Evidence That Intelligence Is Malleable
One new study links IQ with the quality and quantity of one’s education, and another to a child’s home environment.
Men Reminded of their Unattractiveness Make Riskier Financial Decisions
Glancing at images of good-looking male models can mess with a man's mind—and wallet.
Bystander Effect Also Found Among Five-Year-Olds
Little kids will help an adult, but if they’re in a group, they’ll wait to see if someone else volunteers first.