Tracking the Evolving Brain of the Young Musician
An ambitious five-year study of young orchestral players aims to determine how taking group music lessons impacts them intellectually and emotionally.
What Voldemort and Climate Change Have in Common
At Hogwarts and in Florida, respectively, the threatening phenomena must not be named.
The Erotic Appeal of War Heroes
Forget Dr. McDreamy: McMedal of Honor Winner gets his pick of the ladies.
With TV Cooking Shows, Watch, but Don’t Imitate
Women who got menu ideas from such programs had a higher BMI than those who did not.
Musicians May Not Have Better Sex Lives After All
New research throws doubt on the notion that musical ability indicates strong potential as a romantic partner.
Cold Cash Is More Than Just a Metaphor
Researchers report that reminders of money make people feel physically cooler.
The Downside of Farmers’ Markets
A study of those in the Bronx finds higher prices and fewer varieties of produce than nearby stores.
Do You and Your Dog Need Couples Counseling?
Humans may not be the only ones with attachment disorders.
Thank God for Risky Behavior
New research finds thoughts of the almighty increase our propensity to take chances, unless morality is involved.