Can Watching ‘Jackass’ Turn You Into One?
Did you see that movie about the moron? If so, it may have negatively impacted your own intelligence, according to new research from Austria.
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Why Whites Avoid Movies With Black Actors
New research suggests white audiences tend to stay away from movies featuring minorities due to the assumption that they are not the films' intended audience.
College Costs Linked to Risky Teen Behavior
New research links the cost of community college tuition rates with drinking and drug use by teenagers.
Teddy Bears Soften Pain of Social Exclusion
New research from Singapore suggests touching a stuffed animal can counteract the tendency of ostracized people to engage in antisocial behavior.
Judges’ Decisions More Lenient After Lunch
Ordering in the court may be the new cry as a look at judges' decisions made before and after lunch shows a wide difference in outcome.
American Idolatry: So Bad You Just Gotta Be Good
Those tone-deaf belters humiliating themselves for our amusement help explain why we think we’re better than the experts.
Staunching Aggression From the Womb
Government investment in prenatal and postnatal health care could help prevent violent behavior later in life, researcher says.
Standing in Alcohol Won’t Get You Drunk
Newsflash: Submerging your feet in alcohol doesn't get you intoxicated. It only helps you dodge the "Less Filling/Tastes Great" debate. Sorry, Denmark.
I Gave It a Nudge But It Won’t Budge
New research suggests the superficial appeal of governing by light touch founders in the health arena where so many "unhealthy nudges" are already in place.
The Practical Effect of Cultivating Selflessness
A UCLA researcher argues that rather than assuming people are basically selfish, government could more profitably encourage pro-social behavior.