The Image of a Confederate Flag Is Far From Harmless
A 2010 study found that it can activate anti-black bias in whites.
Income Inequality Inspires Interest in Luxury Items
A state-by-state analysis of Google searches find high-status goods are of more interest in places with a larger gap between rich and poor.
Reading, Writing, and Musicianship
The Harmony Project finds that regular music lessons can have many benefits.
Listening to Music May Be Good for Heart Health
A Greek study found classical music fans are particularly prone to its positive physiological effects.
With Age Comes Not Only Wisdom, but Trust
A large-scale study shows faith in one’s fellow man increases as we get older.
From Sadness to Anxiety: The Emotional Legacy of Sandy Hook
New research suggests that the further we are from a tragedy, either geographically or in time, the more we tend to think about it in abstract terms.
Morals Can Be Manipulated
New research suggests eye-tracking devices can be used to point us to one side or another of an ethical issue.
A Short Walk Reduces Chocolate Cravings
A new study shows a brief burst of exercise makes a difference, even for stressed-out chocoholics.
Happiness: Conservatives Proclaim It, Liberals Display It
New research throws into question the belief that right-wingers tend to be happier than those on the left.