Sharing iPads Helps Kindergartners Learn
A new study is the first to examine how the kid-to-computer ratio affects early childhood education.
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What the Passover Story Teaches Us About Voting Behavior
Ancient Israelites and modern voters want to know what you've done for them lately.
The Connection Between Domestic Abuse and Condom Use
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
Learn a Language for a Neighbor?
Across borders, language learning follows two main patterns. Neither leaves room for learning a language for the sake of building a community.
Psychedelic Drugs Might Eat Away at Suicide Risk
A new survey links psychedelic drugs to less psychological distress, and a reduced risk of suicide.
The Erotic Appeal of War Heroes
Forget Dr. McDreamy: McMedal of Honor Winner gets his pick of the ladies.
Children Are Probably Getting the Right Antipsychotics
A study suggests that antipsychotics are being prescribed appropriately for children and adolescents. Follow-up care, however, still needs work.
What Leads to a Lifetime of Music-Making?
Swedish researchers put their finger on a variety of factors, including starting early in life and taking lessons more than once a week.
Can Feminist Ryan Gosling Really Make Men More Feminist?
A small study suggests the meme that delighted many a straight feminist woman may actually increase support for feminist ideals among men. But true progress will be made when more men buy into the movement’s message without a glistening male spokesperson telling them they should.
The Entire Indian Subcontinent Needs a Stool Transplant
It’s an outlandish idea, but until we take seriously the legitimate fears of a post-antibiotic world, outlandish ideas are all we have.