There's a Name for That: Social Identity Theory
Identities that govern seemingly innate experiences, such as the taste of food—or even racial bias—can be harnessed to create positive social change.
Why Migrants Are Often Dissatisfied With Their Coyotes
In a recent study, the behavior most strongly linked to a negative recommendation was abandonment.
The Borders of Dissent
Efforts to contain protests inevitably create boundaries—and raise questions about restricting free speech.
Behind the Scenes: Off the Map
An introduction to our special issue on borders and boundaries.
The Next 10 Years of Pacific Standard
A letter from the editor on the evolution of our magazine.
Behind the Scenes: A Note From the Newsroom
On the making of our feature story concerning the deadly business of building oil and gas pipelines.
Overheard: The Conversation, in Context
"Same-sex marriage is everywhere, all of the time. One cannot hide from it."
DNA Diets
So far, attempts to optimize our diets based on our DNA have not panned out.
Desegregated Playtime Gives Heart Health a Boost
It's less likely you'll expand your waistline if you're expanding your horizons.
A Letter From Magnum Photos
Introducing our collaborative August 2018 photo issue.
No Place Like Home: A Letter From Our Creative Director
Introducing Pacific Standard's collaborative August 2018 photo issue.
The Shifting Demographics of Domestic Violence
New research shows that current boyfriends or girlfriends are more likely than spouses to engage in certain types of violent behavior.
There's a Name for That: The Imp of the Perverse
Experiencing unpleasant intrusive thoughts is a common, and unthreatening, phenomenon, but how we deal with it can be dangerous.
Anatomy of a Fact: A Note on Uncertainty
Deciphering what counts as true in our post-truth era.
Don't Take Personality Tests Personally
Rigorous study of the Fisher Temperament Inventory is still in its infancy—much like our understanding of the relationship between neurobiology and personality to begin with.
Air Pollution Linked to Delinquent Behavior
Underprivileged kids growing up in congested cities must overcome many handicaps; this study suggests one of them is the very air they breathe.
Overheard: The Conversation, in Context
"Sticks and stones may break some bones, but harassment can hurt forever."
Behind the Scenes: Getting Sentimental About Science
"Science is no longer about the quest for knowledge. Now it's about fixing problems. But just limiting science to fixing problems also limits your chances of making big discoveries."
Letter From the Editor: A Decade of Stories That Matter
A looks at 10 of our biggest stories from the past 10 years.
When Talking of Future Financial Success, Do Fraternities Offer a Leg Up for Male Students?
Researchers found fraternity membership lowers a student's grade-point average by 0.25 points (on a four-point scale), but increases future income by 36.2 percent.
There's a Name for That: Dementia Worry
Are aging Americans hyper-anxious about dementia?
Letter From the Editor: Divided We Stand
How can we get beyond the narrative of polarization?
Self-Affirmation Gets Minority Students on a College Track
While the painful perception of being stigmatized discourages some potential scholars, a simple act of self-affirmation can substantially close such achievement gaps.